Ivory Sculpture
Artifact ID1983.00479.01-.02
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Date
20th Century
Medium
Ivory
DimensionsEach: 15 × 4 × 4 in. (38.1 × 10.2 × 10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA pair of ivory figures. A seated bearded male figure is holding a staff, and a seated female figure is nursing a baby.
Historical NoteThe ivory figures were given during the state visit of Félix Houphouët-Boigny and his wife June 7, 1983. The ivory trade is what gave name to the country Côte d'Ivoire--the Ivory Coast.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President 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 StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
Country/CultureCote D'IvoireIn Collection(s)
Exhibition HistorySymbols of Diplomacy (1993-1994), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library