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1989.967; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.967; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Wooden Gazelle Carving
1989.967; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.967; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Wooden Gazelle Carving

Artifact ID1989.967
Object Type Carving
Gifter
Date 06/17/1976
Medium wood, metal, polish
DimensionsOverall H 21 in x W 15 in x D 7 1/2 in (53.3 cm x 38.1 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA wooden sculpture of a gazelle bends forward while the back half of its body is upright. A small gazelle stands below its stomach and another small gazelle lies below its long, bent neck. A rectangular silver plaque is affixed to the front.
Historical NoteGeneral Babia Zongbi Malobia, Director General of the National Defense in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), presented this sculpture to United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on June 17, 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld during the Ford Administration. It was 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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