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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Carved Elephant Tusk
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Carved Elephant Tusk

Artifact ID1965.13.1
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Date GiftedJuly 7, 1965
Medium Ivory
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/2 in x W 58 in x D 4 1/2 in (39.4 cm x 147.3 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCarved elephant tusk. Relief sculpture along one side includes various animals (alligator, deer, elephants, lion, monkey) interspersed with tropical trees. Brass plaque on reverse: "President Lyndon B. Johnson." Stored in wooden presentation box with ivory handle (Presentation box is not part of collection).
Historical NoteThis carved elephant tusk was a gift to President Lyndon B. Johnson from His Excellency William V.S. Tubman, President of the Republic of Liberia. It was presented to President Johnson by Dr. William R. Tolbert, the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia on July 7, 1965 in Washington, D.C.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the President, First Lady or member of the First Family during President Johnson's term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 20, 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • July 7, 1965
Not on view
Place Gifted
Liberia