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1989.931; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.931; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Carved Tusk
1989.931; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.931; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Carved Tusk

Artifact ID1989.931
Object Type Carving
Gifter
Date 06/17/1976
Medium ivory, wood, polish, metal
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x D 43 in x Wt 10 1/2 lb (8.9 cm x 109.2 cm x 4.8 kg )
Physical DescriptionA curved carved piece of ivory features clusters of linked figures in various positions along with animals and plants. It is supported by a square wooden base, which has a small rectangular silver plaque affixed to the front of it.
Historical NoteGeneral Bumba Moaso Djogi, Captain General of the Armed Forces (F.A.Z.) of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) gifted this carved tusk to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on June 17, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld during the Ford administration. It was personally presented to him and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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