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Wood Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Necklace

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.107308
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (Length) H 1/4 in x W 26 5/8 in x D 2 in (0.6 cm x 67.6 cm x 5.1 cm )
 Overall (Clasped, laid flat in a circle) H 1/4 in x W 9 in x D 10 in (0.6 cm x 22.9 cm x 25.4 cm )
 Overall (Clasped, on neck mount) H 1/4 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 7 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 22.2 cm x 18.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionNecklace with circular wood pieces that are connected by small silver-colored chain with silver-colored beads in between.
Historical NoteReceived during a visit to the White House by Dilma Vana Rousseff, President of Brazil, in June 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 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 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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