Arbol de la Vida
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081109
Object Type
Sculpture
Artist
Hilario Hernandez Sanchez
Gifter
President Enrique Peña Nieto
Medium
clay, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 3 in (22.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionBrightly colored Mexican candlestick holder depicting the Tree of Life. There are depictions of Adam, Eve, God, and an angel in a purple dress all surrounded by many plants and animals as well as the the sun and the moon.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2014 North American Leaders Summit hosted in Toluca, Mexico on February 19, 2014.
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
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