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The Small Caravan
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Small Caravan
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Small Caravan

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.118881
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1891)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, pigment, stone (granite ?, jasper, obsidian), gemstone (lapis lazuli, petrified wood, coral, chrysocolla, jade), shell (mother of pearl)
DimensionsOverall H 20 in x W 35 in x D 18 in (50.8 cm x 88.9 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionSculpture of a small caravan featuring three gold plated camels and two silver plated Bedouin riders with stone inlays and additions. The two camels, foreground and back front, have riders with side packs and the camel in the back rear, is carrying a large red bag. Packs on camels are green, blue, and red. Riders are wearing red head scarves.
Historical NoteReceived at the United States-Gulf Cooperation Council Second Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on April 21, 2016.
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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