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Five Carved Crocodiles
Five Carved Crocodiles

Five Carved Crocodiles

Artifact IDMO 63.5091.16.3a-e
Object Type Figurine
Date before 1961
Date Presented7/12/61
Gifter
Place MadeMali, Africa
Medium Ivory
Dimensionsextremes H 6 3/4 in x W 1 1/4 in (17.1 cm x 3.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionFive miniature crocodiles carved from ivory. Crocodiles have a geometric pattern on the back and two black eyes.
Historical NotePresented to Special Assistant Dave Powers at the White House by Jean-Marie Kone, Minister of the State Republic of Mali as a gift for President Kennedy on July 12, 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThese carved crocodiles were presented to Dave Powers at the White House by Jean-Marie Kone, Minister of the State Republic of Mali as a gift for President Kennedy on July 12, 1961.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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