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Sterling Silver Necklace with Gemstone Butterfly Pendant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sterling Silver Necklace with Gemstone Butterfly Pendant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sterling Silver Necklace with Gemstone Butterfly Pendant

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119423
Object Type Necklace
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium metal (sterling silver, gold), gemstone (turquoise, unknown)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 1 1/4 in x D 10 in (0.3 cm x 3.2 cm x 25.4 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Chain Length) L 18 in (45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionButterfly shaped pendant necklace with a head made of turquoise stone and four embedded stones, two on each wing, with red on the top and purple on the bottom. All of the stones are raised and in gold backings. In the center of both wings is a small gold stud.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama delivering the commencement address at Santa Fe Indian School on May 26, 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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