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Mochila Purse with Swarovski Crystals
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06132012-90-2
Object Type
Purse
Medium
textile, glass (crystal), metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Purse Body) H 7 in x Diam 5 3/4 in (17.8 cm x 14.6 cm )
Other (Strap length) L 25 in (63.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionMagenta cylindrical woven mochila purse with attached Swarovski crystals The bag has rows of alternating red and teal hourglass patterns with inset red, purple, and light blue crystals. The underside of the bag has a geometric pattern encircling a circle of purple crystals. The woven strap is striped, with a line of red crystals in the center. The bag closes with a purple ribbon drawstring. Other (Strap length) L 25 in (63.5 cm )
Historical NoteWoven by the indigenous women of the Wayúu community in La Guajira.
Received via diplomatic pouch in connection with the Summit of the Americas held in Cartagena, Colombia in April 2012.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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
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