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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Curse of the Pharaohs: My Adventures with Mummies
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Curse of the Pharaohs: My Adventures with Mummies

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.696842.4
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Gifter
Author (Egyptian, 1947)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 9 3/8 in x D 11 1/8 in (1.9 cm x 23.8 cm x 28.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA hardcover book by Zahi Hawass. The cover is a depicts a dimly lit sculpture of a pharaoh.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: To / Malia and / Sasha / This is one of my / favorite books. I / hope that you will find / the story of the curse as / fascinating as I. / [Zahi Hawass signature] / Cairo June 4, 2009
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to Egypt by President Barack Obama in June 2009.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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
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