• Gifts of State

    Foreign Heads of State often give exquisite works of art and craftsmanship that reflect their nation's artistry, geography, industry, technology, religion, and history. On display is just a sample of the countless gifts received by President Bush while in Office. You can also explore more gifts, and the countries from which they were given, at the interactive kiosk.

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  • Sculpture, Procession of tribesmen carrying their King Artist: Unknown Medium: Brass, wood, and leather Date: Unknown Gift of His Excellency Nicephore Soglo, President of the Republic of Benin. November 5, 1991

    Sculpture, Procession of tribesmen carrying their King Artist

  • Sculpture, "Dancing Bear" Artist: Pauta Saila Medium: Bronze Date: July 17, 1990 Gift of the Right Honorable and Mrs. Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada.

    Sculpture, "Dancing Bear" Artist

  • Sculpture of rider on camel Artist: Asprey Medium: Sterling silver, gold, and marble Gift of His Majesty Hussein I, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. 20 Apr 89

    Sculpture of rider on camel Artist

  • Painting, "Managua, Nicaragua 1991" Artist: J. Cardenas Medium: Oil on rock Date: 1991 Gift of Her Excellency Violetta Barrios de Chamorro, President of the Republic of Nicaragua. 17 Apr 91

    Painting, "Managua, Nicaragua 1991" Artist

  • Tooled leather saddle embellished with silver repousse horn and cantle Maker: Unknown Gift of His Excellency Carlos Salinas de Gortari, President of the United Mexican States.  26 Nov 90

    Tooled leather saddle embellished with silver repousse horn

  • The entrance to the Gifts of State exhibit.

    The entrance to the Gifts of State exhibit.

  • This case portrays examples of gifts given by President and Mrs. Bush to leaders of foreign powers.

    This case portrays examples of gifts given by President

  • A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.

    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.

  • A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.

    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.

  • A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.

    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.

  • A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.

    Gifts of State

  • A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.

    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.

  • A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.

    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.
  • permanent exhibit
    • Sculpture, Procession of tribesmen carrying their King Artist
    Sculpture, "Dancing Bear" Artist
    Sculpture of rider on camel Artist
    Painting, "Managua, Nicaragua 1991" Artist
    Tooled leather saddle embellished with silver repousse horn
    The entrance to the Gifts of State exhibit.
    This case portrays examples of gifts given by President
    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.
    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit. Read about the origin of the numerous gifts presented during the Bush administration.
    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.
    Gifts of State
    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.
    A closer look at the Gifts of State exhibit.
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