King of Marsabit Elephant Sculpture
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.108911.a-b
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
President Uhuru Kenyatta
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2014
Medium
metal (bronze), stone (granite), adhesive, textile
DimensionsOverall (sculpture on base) H 12 1/2 in x W 18 1/8 in x D 9 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 46 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA miniature bronze sculpture of the elephant Ahmed, known as the "King of Marsabit" on a granite base. The sculpture is incredibly detailed, showing many wrinkles and has a realistic anatomical structure. The sculpture comes in two separate parts, the base (b.) and the sculpture (a.) itself.Historical NoteReceived during President Barack Obama's visit to Kenya 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 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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