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Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688462.2
Object Type Book
Author (American, 1940 - 2018)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2006
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 8 5/8 in x D 9 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 21.9 cm x 24.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with a cover containing a photo of a blurred man holding a traditional Hawaiian weapon.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on inner front cover: 21 January 2009 Big Island O'Hawaii to the Honorable President 44 of the U.S.A. Mr. Barack H. Obama the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20515 Mr. President "Sir", Warriors such as these, were awesome to say the least. One who was a master, used his craft against me, without provocation. His crime of hate & racism left me permanently Brain Damaged for life. No justice was ever provided me. [gifter's signature]
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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