Set of Cohiba Behike 52 Cuban Cigars
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.119631.a-t
Object Type
Cigar
Brand
Cohiba
(Founded 1966)
Gifter
President Raúl Castro Ruz
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
plant material (tobacco), paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D W 4 3/4 in x Diam 3/4 in (12.1 cm x 1.9 cm )
Manufacturer's Size 52 gauge
Physical DescriptionSet of twenty double robusto 52 gauge Cohiba Behike Cuban cigars each with a wrapped brand band at the end. The cap is twisted. The band has the brand name and "Habana, Cuba" underneath.Manufacturer's Size 52 gauge
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's trip to Cuba in March 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 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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