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Bust of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bust of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bust of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130137.2
Object Type Bust
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium rubber, clay, adhesive, ink, metal, glass, plastic, wood, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 18 1/2 in x W 12 in x D 9 1/2 in (47 cm x 30.5 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA sculpture of President Barack Obama made from a basketball mounted on a clay body with painted clay features and hair made from shaved tennis ball fibers. He is wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and red tie. Bust is mounted on a platform with glass tiles making a mosaic pattern.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: MVP BARACK OBAMA MOST VALUABLE PRESIDENT
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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