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Blue Hongera Barack Obama Kanga
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.698497.4.a-b
Object Type
Kanga
Manufacturer
Nida Textile Mills Ltd.
(Founded 2002)
Gifter
President Jakaya Kikwete
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(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 blue kanga made 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 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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