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Dark Blue Hongera Barack Obama Kanga
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Dark Blue Hongera Barack Obama Kanga
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Dark Blue Hongera Barack Obama Kanga

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.698497.3.a-b
Object Type Kanga
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 2002)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium textile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall W 58 3/4 in x L 42 1/8 in (149.2 cm x 107 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo dark blue kanga cloths in honor of President Barack Obama. The cloth depicts the image of President Obama in the center enclosed in a white oval, with a map of Africa on either side in red, white and green. The border has a blue and white checked interior enclosing repeating flowers with heart-shaped petals and red, white, and blue dots.

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 66540607)
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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