Federal Register #2026-06810

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Field Museum, Chicago, IL

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, under the oversight of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Field Museum, Chicago, IL (as the holding institution) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity. - Items Involved: - 24 cultural items classified as objects of cultural patrimony - 5 feast mats - 7 woven bags - 12 items comprising a sacred bundle - All items were collected in 1901 from the Osage Reservation by George Dorsey and accessioned by the Field Museum - Items are affiliated with The Osage Nation - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - No hazardous materials are associated with these items - Requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the Field Museum's authorized representative - No products or services are being procured; this is a legal and cultural notice, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

The Field Museum in Chicago intends to repatriate 24 cultural items classified as objects of cultural patrimony that have a cultural affiliation with the Osage Nation. These items include feast mats, woven bags, and sacred bundle components collected in 1901 from the Osage Reservation. The repatriation process is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), with repatriation occurring on or after May 11, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the Field Museum's authorized representative.

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