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Coyote aullando
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Coyote aullando
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Coyote aullando

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07262012-65-1
Object Type Figurine
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, paint, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Cube) H 10 in x W 10 in x D 10 in (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (Figurine) H 8 1/8 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 3 in (20.6 cm x 14 cm x 7.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionCarved wooden Zapotec figure of a coyote with its head lifted mid howl. Grayscale geometric designs are on all sides with colored detailing at the eyes, spine, and neck. The figure is held in an open metal cube with wires from the corners.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 G20 in Mexico.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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
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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