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Tipi Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tipi Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tipi Holiday Ornament

Artifact ID2017.11.85
Date 2009
Medium plastic, paper, textile, adhesive, leather, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 5 7/8 in x H 6 5/8 in (16.8 cm x 14.9 cm )

Physical DescriptionChristmas holiday ornaments for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree. The large ball ornament is painted matte gray and has beaded images of tipis on each side and leather fringe attached to the bottom. A ring of plastic crystals goes around the top. The blue ribbon is embroidered in yellow thread with the word KUKUFUA and decorated with beads.
Historical NoteThis Christmas ornament was part of the holiday display for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
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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