Blue Elephant Sculpture
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117650
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
President Ali Bongo
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
wood, paint, plaster ?
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/2 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 7 3/4 in (21.6 cm x 13.3 cm x 19.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionTeal minimalist sculpture of an elephant with a trunk, ovular body, and two short legs. There are protruding curved ridges on either side of the head, suggesting ears.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit hosted in Washington, DC. from March 31 - April 1.
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
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