Federal Register #2026-07952

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by San Bernardino County Museum

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the San Bernardino County Museum, overseen by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior: - No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a compliance action under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - 14 cultural items, classified as objects of cultural patrimony, are to be repatriated - Items include lots of shell beads, ceramic discs, ceramic sherds, spindle whorls, lithics, unworked faunal bone, stone, and ground stone - Items are culturally affiliated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - Notice outlines the process for additional repatriation requests by eligible parties - Details provided on the types and provenance of the items to be repatriated

Description

San Bernardino County Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and have a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. A total of 14 cultural items are involved, including lots of shell beads, ceramic discs, ceramic sherds, spindle whorls, lithics, unworked faunal bone, stone, and ground stone. The items have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, specifically connected to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California. Repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the museum.

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