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Silver and Gold Palm Tree Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver and Gold Palm Tree Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver and Gold Palm Tree Sculpture

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.099433
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1891)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (silver, gold), stone (lapis lazuli, emerald), adhesive, textile (velvet)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/8 in x W 8 in x D 4 1/4 in (20.6 cm x 20.3 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionMetal palm tree with silver trunk and gold leaves that stands on a two tiered pedestal. The higher tier is a blue marbled stone with a silver top and the Emblem of Saudi Arabia, which depicts two crossed swords and a palm tree, on the front. The lower tier is made of lapis lazuli stone in a trapazoidal shape with a textured metal terrain map of Saudi Arabia that has major cities (Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, and Riyadh) marked with small emerald gems.
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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