Lao Culture Shadow Box
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.108177
Object Type
Commemorative
Gifter
Ambassador Mai Sayavongs
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
plastic, wood (synthetic, other), adhesive, textile, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 24 in x W 15 1/4 in x D 4 7/8 in (61 cm x 38.7 cm x 12.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionShadow box containing objects significant in Lao culture: a gold-toned pan flute and a small vase with artificial plumeria flowers, from which hangs a gold and silver metal cylinder. The interior is lined with red velvet with gold framing, details at corners, and plaques.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony at the White House on August 3, 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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