Federal Register #2026-08769

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Object by Wilson Museum

This notice announces the intended repatriation of a sacred object by the Wilson Museum in Castine, Maine, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government buyer: - Wilson Museum (Castine Scientific Society), Castine, Maine - Administrative involvement by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior - OEMs and vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement action - Products/services requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice concerns the repatriation of a single sacred object: a ceramic vessel from Yuma, Arizona - Unique or notable requirements: - The object is culturally affiliated with the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation (California & Arizona) - The notice invites additional written requests for repatriation from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with demonstrated cultural affiliation - Determinations regarding repatriation are the sole responsibility of the Wilson Museum - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice - No delivery or performance of products/services is required

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Wilson Museum intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object/object of cultural patrimony and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The item is a ceramic vessel acquired from Yuma, Arizona, connected to the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, California & Arizona. Repatriation may occur on or after June 4, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the Wilson Museum's authorized representative.

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