Wood Carving of President Obama and a Family
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.060072
Object Type
Relief
Gifter
Magiaru Mircea
Artist
Magiaru Mircea
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 39 in x W 22 3/8 in x D 1 3/8 in (99.1 cm x 56.8 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionCarved wooden relief that depicts President Barack Obama in the lower right with a man and a woman who hold an object with a floral design above him. Obama raises his left hand and has the other arm extended to the right, intersecting the trail of what appears to be a missile whose body forms the stem of a flower with a human head in the center. The background and details are painted black.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama 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
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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