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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
African Landscape Painting with Wood Masks
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

African Landscape Painting with Wood Masks

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.093791
Object Type Painting
Medium wood, textile, paint
DimensionsFrame dimensions H 1 1/2 in x W 19 1/2 in x D 25 1/8 in (3.8 cm x 49.5 cm x 63.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting depicting two three-dimensional wooden masks with painted details over abstract rectangular designs in various brown to beige colors above an African landscape. On the left of the painting is a strip of black and brown geometric patterns. The frame is composed of a beige interior and a black exterior with alternating reed wrapped sections.
Historical NoteThis item was received by President Barack Obama during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in August 2014.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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