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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Obama il mio maestro Mandela
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Obama il mio maestro Mandela

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.103875
Object Type Art, Mixed Media
Date 2015
Medium paper, ink, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 5/8 in x W 20 5/8 in x D 1 3/4 in (52.4 cm x 52.4 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionThree-dimensional mixed media artwork consisting of a portrait of President Barack Obama in side profile against a black background on the left and a portrait of former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela in side profile against a white background. Mandela's portrait is behind an opaque plastic grid, simulating the bars of a jail cell. There is black and red text between the men's faces. Mounted beneath a white mat in a black frame.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse of backing board: [artist's signature] 2015
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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