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Lion Sculpture
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
Lion Sculpture
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA

Lion Sculpture

Artifact IDMO 63.489.2
Object Type Sculpture
Date before 1962
Maker
Gifter
Place MadeNigeria, Africa
Medium Ebony, ivory
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 11 in x D 5 in (26.7 cm x 27.9 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA carved ebony lion with ivory teeth, eyes, and toenails. The lion is in a striding pose with mouth open bearing teeth. The surface of the body is smoothly carved and polished while the mane is textured.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from foreign official to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President in 1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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