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Blue and Orange Beaded Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blue and Orange Beaded Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blue and Orange Beaded Necklace

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07222013-7-6
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Medium wood, textile (synthetic), ceramic, paint, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 7 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 13.3 cm x 19.7 cm )
 Necklace Chain L 18 1/2 in (47 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue and orange beaded necklace with three large ceramic beads, two blue on either side and one central orange each separated by stacked blue and orange textile discs. At both ends of the necklace there are alternating blue and orange wooden beads. The clasp at the back of the necklace is a twist closure made of silver-toned metal.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Senegal in June 2013.
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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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