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Paddle to Seattle Shadow Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Paddle to Seattle Shadow Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Paddle to Seattle Shadow Box

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.076034
Object Type Art, Mixed Media
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2013
Medium wood, twine, metal, adhesive, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 34 1/4 in x W 34 1/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (87 cm x 87 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWooden paddle and art print with letter, invitation, and artist's biographical statement mounted in a black frame. The paddle is brown wood with an illustration of a whale or fish and a metal plate at the bottom and a piece of twine wrapped around the handle with a metal ring. The art print depicts a black and red fish or whale. The invitation is to the 2013 Intertribal Canoe Journey from August 1-6, 2013. The letter is addressed to the President and First Lady from the President of the Quinalt Indian Nation. The artist 's biography is printed next to a map of the Canoe Journey route. Each item is set behind a black mat with blue edges.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 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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