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Kogelo Cattle Clay Pot
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kogelo Cattle Clay Pot
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kogelo Cattle Clay Pot

Artifact SeriesPost Presidential Collection
Artifact ID2023.1.1.a-b
Object Type Pottery, Art
Date 2008
Medium clay, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Pot with Lid) H 6 7/8 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 4 7/8 in (17.5 cm x 21 cm x 12.4 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Lid) H 1 3/8 in x W 3 3/4 in x D 3 1/8 in (3.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionSmall decorative clay pot shaped like cow with horns. The pot (.a) is painted green with black and red spots. A circular removable lid (.b) on the back is the same green color with red and cream dots. Face of the cow has red eyes, two ears on either side, and two curved horns. At the rear of the vessel is a sculpted tail.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was acquired personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2023.Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Pamela Reguindin
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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