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Menashe Kadishman
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Menashe Kadishman
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Menashe Kadishman

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.111160
Object Type Book
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2007
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 9 7/8 in x D 12 in (2.5 cm x 25.1 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA hardcover book of photographs of the work of artist Menashe Kadishman. Cover depicts a cast iron sculpture of Prometheus and an eagle.
Historical NoteGift received from Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the occasion of the Prime Minister's visit to the White House on November 9, 2015.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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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