Three Miniature Elephants
Artifact IDMO 63.5091.16.2a-c
Object Type
Figurine
Date
ca. 1961
Date Presented7/12/61
Gifter
Jean-Marie Kone
Place MadeMali, Africa
Medium
Ivory
DimensionsOverall H 2 in (5.1 cm)
Overall D 3/4 in (1.9 cm)
Overall H 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm)
Overall H 2 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in (6.4 cm x 4.4 cm)
Overall W 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
Overall W 2 in x D 1 in (5.1 cm x 2.5 cm)
Overall D 3/4 in (1.9 cm)
Overall H 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm)
Overall H 2 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in (6.4 cm x 4.4 cm)
Overall W 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
Overall W 2 in x D 1 in (5.1 cm x 2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionThree miniature elephants carved out of ivory, descending in size.
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 DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Jean-Marie Kone, Minister of the State, Republic of Mali. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
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.Not on view
