Malachite Ring
Artifact ID1987.00211.03
Object Type
Ring
Gifter
Daniel arap Moi
Date
20th Century
Medium
Stone (malachite)
Dimensions3/16 × 1 in. (4.5 × 24.8 mm)
Physical DescriptionRing, made of a single piece of green malachite polished smooth.Historical NoteThe necklace, bracelet, earring, and ring set made of malachite, coral beads, and gold was given during a working visit of Daniel T. Arap Moi, President of Kenya, in March 1987.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
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Country/CultureKenyaIn Collection(s)