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Green Floral Leather Nigerian Hausa Mat Pouffe Covers
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Green Floral Leather Nigerian Hausa Mat Pouffe Covers
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Green Floral Leather Nigerian Hausa Mat Pouffe Covers

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.107787.a-c
Object Type Pouffe
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2015
Medium leather, textile (synthetic), dye, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x Diam 27 1/2 in (1 cm x 69.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of three round pouffe cases to accompany a traditional Nigerian Hausa mat composed of patchwork pieces of leather primarily with a floral pattern ringed with gold and accented with red, yellow, and white. Pattern repeats until the center where there is a red and gold flower with white stitching. Underside of the cover is has an undyed tanned leather patch with a zipper down the center for filling the pouffe.
Historical NoteThis Hausa mat and pouffe set was gifted to President Barack Obama during President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to the White House in July 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
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