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Waterway Weaves 2
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Waterway Weaves 2
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Waterway Weaves 2

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.094341
Object Type Print, Photographic
Artist/ Maker (Estonian, 1962)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2014
Medium wood, plastic (acrylic), adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 21 1/4 in x W 19 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (54 cm x 50.2 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPhotograph behind acrylic composed of two images: a map of Estonia with the waterways and streets outlined in blue superimposed on a photo of the bark of a tree. In the bottom left corner is a blue line drawing that depicts a waterbird from a cave painting. A wooden frame is mounted to the reverse containing a wooden piece containing laser-cut text about the artwork and curving organic lines.
Inscriptions and MarkingsLasercut into the reverse: This certifies that Peeter Laurits' work <<Vooluvorgud 2 / Waterway Weaves 2>> was commissioned in 2014 by the Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia as a gift for President of the United States of America Barack Obama. Five copies of the work are to be printed. This copy is Nr. 1 of the full print run and bears the marking ⅕ [signature] 2014 [biography of the artist] [information from the artist about the inspiration for the piece]
InscribedLasercut into the reverse: This certifies that Peeter Laurits' work
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was commissioned in 2014 by the Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia
as a gift for President of the United States of America Barack Obama.
Five copies of the work are to be printed.
This copy is Nr. 1 of the full print run
and bears the marking
⅕
[signature] 2014
[biography of the artist]
[information from the artist about the inspiration for the piece]
Historical NoteReceived from President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of the Republic of Estonia during President Barack Obama's visit to the country. This work was commissioned specifically to gift to President Obama.
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
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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