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Elephant Head Bronze Cane
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Elephant Head Bronze Cane

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.093806
Object Type Cane
Date ca. 2014
Medium metal, wood, adhesive, stain
DimensionsOverall H 2 7/8 in x W 40 1/4 in x D 5 3/4 in (7.3 cm x 102.2 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBronze colored metal cane with crook handle that ends with an elephant sculpted head and a dark wooden base, the shaft of the cane is composed of several bulbous segments with geometric designs and is hollow.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the US-Africa Leaders Summit held in Washington, DC. in August 2014.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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