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Commemorative Box and Steelpan Drum
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative Box and Steelpan Drum
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative Box and Steelpan Drum

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.11282012-32-1
Object Type Case, Commemorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, textile (velvet), adhesive, felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 in x W 9 in x D 9 in (7.6 cm x 22.9 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA commemorative box with a small steelpan drum inside and gold colored plaque on the inside of the lid. The steel drum is copper in color with a gold colored inset in the shape of the islands of Trinidad and Tobago on the top and two small gold colored rods affixed to the inner edge pointing inward. An image of a sun is engraved on the exterior of the box along with the Trinidad and Tobago tourism logo.
Historical NoteThe steelpan drum is the national instrument of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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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