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Koummya Dagger with Sheath
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Koummya Dagger with Sheath
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Koummya Dagger with Sheath

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.072173.a-b
Object Type Poniard
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, stone, enamel, bone, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Dagger) H 1 1/2 in x W 3 3/8 in x D 14 1/4 in (3.8 cm x 8.6 cm x 36.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Dagger in Sheath) H 1 1/2 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 16 5/8 in (3.8 cm x 14.6 cm x 42.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionKoummya dagger with gold-toned metal sheath. The dagger has a cream-colored handle with gold embellishments and pink and green stones on the hilt and pommel. The curved blade is painted gold with painted Arabic inscriptions, a crest, and decorative elements in black, white, red, blue, and green. The crown with an inscription is attached to the handle. The curved gold sheath has rings attached to either side of the opening, a flourish attached to the tip, and six green stones attached to the length. It is textured with decorative lines throughout
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official foreign state visit to the White House by Moroccan King Mohammed VI on November 22, 2013.
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 66540607)
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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