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Rearing Horse and Saddles
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rearing Horse and Saddles
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rearing Horse and Saddles

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.108902
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (bronze, silver, copper), gemstone (diamond, sapphire, ruby, tsavorite, turquoise), resin
DimensionsOverall H 23 in x Diam 25 1/2 in (58.4 cm x 64.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBronze sculpture depicting two horses, one silver horse rearing and unsaddled and one black horse standing and saddled. Saddles are sterling silver gold plated with diamond, tsavorite, yellow sapphire and ruby and copper gold plated mesh blankets. Saddle stands are bronze with a textured wood-like surface, one with a saddle and the other with a gold rope hanging off one side. In between the horses are two small black and gold rock clusters. All mounted on piano black lacquer rotating base with gold details around the edge.
Historical NoteThis item was received by President Barack Obama from the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, during a diplomatic exchange at the White House in September 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. The 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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