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Silver Filigree Palm Tree
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Filigree Palm Tree
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Filigree Palm Tree

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.105618
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium stone (marble), adhesive, metal (silver, unknown)
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 8 in x D 8 in (36.2 cm x 20.3 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver filigree palm tree that sits on a pink marble base with a silver inscribed plaque.The base of the tree resembles a small silver basket, with 8 flowers (each with five petals) and 8 pairs of swirls. On the bottom of the base are four flowers and four swirls. The trunk of the tree has 12 tiers with small, intricate swirls. The top of the tree has silver palm leaves. Below the palm leaves are three golden branches.
Historical NoteReceived during an official working visit to the White House by Beji Caid Essebsi, the President of Tunisia, in May 2015.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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