Federal Register #2026-07945

Notice of Intended Repatriation of a Cultural Item by American Museum of Natural History

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a cultural item by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), overseen by the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) - Cultural Item Details: - One ceramic vessel classified as an unassociated funerary object - Originally removed from Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California - Cultural affiliation: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Reservation, California - Acquired by AMNH in 1919 through exchange - Notable Requirements: - Repatriation requests must be submitted in writing to AMNH's authorized representative - Action is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved, as this is a federal repatriation action, not a contract opportunity.

Description

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) intends to repatriate a cultural item classified as an unassociated funerary object, specifically a ceramic vessel. This item has a cultural affiliation with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Reservation, California. The vessel was originally removed from the Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California, and was accessioned by AMNH in 1919. Repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the authorized representative at AMNH.

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