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Portable Maté Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portable Maté Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portable Maté Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01022013-18-1.a-e
Object Type Set, Beverage
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (stainless steel), leather, plastic, adhesive, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Assembled) H 10 1/2 in x W 11 in x D 8 1/8 in (26.7 cm x 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Cup with Lid (.c-d)) H 5 1/4 in x Diam 3 3/8 in (13.3 cm x 8.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Bombadilla (.e)) H 5/8 in x W 1 1/8 in x D 7 3/8 in (1.6 cm x 2.9 cm x 18.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPortable mate serving set customized for President Barack Obama, consisting of a canteen (.a) with lid (.b), a cup (.c) with lid (.d), and silver-toned bombilla (.e). The canteen is housed in a black leather carrying case with off-white stitching and has a handle, a strap, cup holder, a sleeve for the bombadilla, and embroidered details, including crossed Paraguayan and US Flags. The lid is encased in black leather with off-white stitching around the rim and a plastic spout for serving or drinking. The cup is silver with a black leather exterior and black leather cap.

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
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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