Federal Register #2026-07954

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Object by Thornton W. Burgess Society

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a sacred cultural object by the Thornton W. Burgess Society in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Object for Repatriation: - Sacred object: Kapa (Tapa), of Pacific Island origin - Donated to the Society in 1983 from the collection of Alfred E. Hoxie - Cultural Affiliation: - Associated with Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o and other Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations - Notable Requirements: - Notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Invites written requests for repatriation from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with demonstrated cultural affiliation - No procurement of goods or services, vendors, or OEMs are involved in this notice

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Thornton W. Burgess Society intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The cultural item is a sacred object known as Kapa (Tapa), probably of Pacific Island origin, donated to the Society in 1983. Repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by lineal descendants or culturally affiliated tribes or organizations.

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