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Skateboard Wall Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Skateboard Wall Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Skateboard Wall Sculpture

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.128021
Object Type Sculpture
Artist (American, 1968)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium wood, paint, textile, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 3/8 in x W 8 1/8 in x D 31 7/8 in (6 cm x 20.6 cm x 81 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainted and repurposed skateboard made into a skateboard wall sculpture. The obverse is split into 2 halves held together with string down the center. It is brown with carved grooves with brown and white stain and paint to give the appearance of a weathered look. The reverse has a brown wooden platform attached with a metal hole for hanging fixtures.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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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