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Silver Bird Pendant Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Bird Pendant Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Bird Pendant Earrings

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07192012-74-2.a-b
Object Type Earring
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Each Earring) H 3 1/2 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 4.1 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPair of silver earrings with dangling pendants. Each earring consists of a flower from which is suspended two birds facing toward one another above a semicircular shape with intricate embellishments and circular pieces hanging from the bottom.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on reverse of earrings: 925
Calling card retained for object file.
Historical NoteReceived in June 2012 on the occasion of the G20 Summit hosted in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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