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Framed Wood Map of Malawi
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Framed Wood Map of Malawi
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Framed Wood Map of Malawi

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.124433
Object Type Carving
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium wood, ink, metal, rope, glass, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 21 5/8 in x W 17 3/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (54.9 cm x 45.1 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed map of Malawi that has a white background with black, red, and green border. The map is carved wood in the of shape of Malawi. It has an elephant, rhino, lion, gnu, and leopard carved on the interior along with the city names of Mzuzu, Lilongwe, and Blantyre.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted text on obverse, above map: MALAWI Printed text on obverse, below map: With compliments From Her Excellency Dr. Gertrude Mutharika - First Lady of the Republic of Malawi
InscribedPrinted text on obverse, above map: MALAWI

Printed text on obverse, below map: With compliments
From
Her Excellency Dr. Gertrude Mutharika - First Lady of the Republic of Malawi
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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