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Siege Dedie a Tata Madiba Mandela
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Siege Dedie a Tata Madiba Mandela
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Siege Dedie a Tata Madiba Mandela

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08212013-22-1.a
Object Type Chair
Gifter
Artist/ Maker
Date 2013
Medium wood, paint, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 70 3/4 in x W 29 1/4 in x D 24 1/8 in (179.7 cm x 74.3 cm x 61.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionChair crafted from reclaimed wood of the colorfully-painted Senegalese pirogues (boats) with a straight back that tapers to a point at the top. The wood of the seat and arms was painted with colorful geometric and floral designs, and worn with use and age. The seat back is painted yellow with a blue border and the point is painted to mimic the flag of Senegal, with red, yellow, and green stripes. Within the yellow stripe is a green star.
Historical NoteReceived during the First Family's trip to Senegal from June 26 to June 28, 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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
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