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Bamaman
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bamaman
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bamaman

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.12132012-34-1
Object Type Hanging, Wall
Gifter
Artist (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2012
Medium textile, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall W 15 in x D 10 1/2 in (38.1 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionSewn cloth wall hanging depicting President Barack Obama as a superhero with a red cape and flying. The blue sky around him has "Peace on Earth" printed in all different languages. A pouch is sewn into the back, which contains a flat wooden plank with metal hooks meant for hanging the object. The back has patches sewn on with the donor's information and "Inspired by a Barbara Walters' interview. She asked President Obama what super power he would like to have if he was a superhero. He said that flying would be pretty cool, but he'd also like to be able to speak every language on Earth."
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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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