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Enamel Image of a Mayan King
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Enamel Image of a Mayan King

Artifact IDMO 63.2089
Object Type Painting
Date 1962
Date Presented11/30/62
Gifter
Maker (Artist)
Place MadeHonduras, North America
Medium Enamel on tin
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 11 3/4 in (38.1 cm x 29.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionRed, orange and yellow tin tile with a painted enamel image of a Mayan King or scribe wearing an elaborate headdress. He is seated next to two vertical glyphs floating on the left. The rectangular piece of tin is attached to a wood frame.
Historical NotePresented to President Kennedy by Alejandrina Morales the wife of the President of Honduras during their state visit to the White House on November 30, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Ramon Villeda Morales, President of Honduras. 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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy 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.
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