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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 ID1966.5.1
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Date GiftedFebruary 12, 1966
Medium Ivory, ebony
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 31 in (26.7 cm x 78.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOne of a pair of elephant tusks carved into intertwined elephants and trees, on a black ebony base. Plaque fixed to the base.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPlaque reads: "Presented By Lieutenant General NGUYEN VAN THEU Chairman of the National Leadership Committee of the Republic of Vietnam", "To H.E. Mr. Lyndon Baines JOHNSON President of the United States of America".
Historical NoteThis carved elephant tusk is one of a pair that were given to President Lyndon B. Johnson by His Excellency Lt. General Nguyen Van Thieu, Chairman of the National Leadership Committee of the Congress of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam on February 12, 1966.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his 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 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
  • February 12, 1966
On view
Subjects
Elephant
Place Gifted
Vietnam