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In July 2015, President Obama received this gift from Mulatu Teshome Wirtu during his trip to Ethiopia. This was the first visit by a sitting American president to Ethiopia, a U.S. security ally. The sterling silver shield in traditional Ethiopian style has filigree designs. Crossed behind the shield are Ethiopian style weapons, a spear and shotel (curved sword). The back of the shield is engraved "From H.E. Dr. Mulatu Teshome Wirtu President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to H.E. Mr. Barack Obama President of the United States of America July 2015.”
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Decorative Shield with Sword and Spear
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Decorative Shield with Sword and Spear
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In July 2015, President Obama received this gift from Mulatu Teshome Wirtu during his trip to Ethiopia. This was the first visit by a sitting American president to Ethiopia, a U.S. security ally. The sterling silver shield in traditional Ethiopian style has filigree designs. Crossed behind the shield are Ethiopian style weapons, a spear and shotel (curved sword). The back of the shield is engraved "From H.E. Dr. Mulatu Teshome Wirtu President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to H.E. Mr. Barack Obama President of the United States of America July 2015.”
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FO.108205
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Barack Obama Artifact Collection
Head of State Gifts
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219756199
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2015-01-01
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2015
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