Wood Martin Luther King Jr. Carving
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04242012-38-1
Object Type
Sculpture
Artist
David Drake
(American, 1962)
Gifter
David Drake
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2011
Medium
wood, stain, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 22 7/8 in x W 13 3/4 in x D 14 in (58.1 cm x 34.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionWood carving depicting Martin Luther King Jr. standing at the base of a series of steps with one arm raised and the other held before him. The sculpture is composed from a single piece of wood with the lighter details of King's suit being the only additional details.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse of sculpture: David Drake 11
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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