Teal Raku Sculpture
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09242012-12-1
Object Type
Sculpture
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2012
Medium
ceramic, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 in x W 8 in x D 10 in (35.6 cm x 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTeal raku ware sculpture depicting two faces with closed eyes fused to the same head. The face on the obverse has a chin that sticks out from the base. The face on the reverse is elongated and blends into the lines like hair that separate the two faces. Fracture lines appear throughout the surface of the piece.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Jamaica.
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. 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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