Federal Register #2026-11233

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Museum Involved: - Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH - Items for Repatriation: - 45 unassociated funerary objects - Includes ceramic pots, bowls, and jars - Originally excavated or acquired from Mississippi County, Arkansas - Believed to have been intentionally placed with or near human remains - Cultural Affiliation: - Items are affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations - The Quapaw Nation is specifically identified as a culturally affiliated tribe - Regulatory Framework: - Repatriation conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Process: - Lineal descendants or culturally affiliated tribes/organizations may submit requests for repatriation - No procurement of commercial products or services is involved; this is a regulatory and cultural property notice

Description

The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College intends to repatriate 45 unassociated funerary objects, including ceramic pots, bowls, and jars, that have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items were originally excavated or acquired from Mississippi County, Arkansas, and are believed to have been placed intentionally with or near human remains. The repatriation process is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 2026, and requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants or culturally affiliated tribes or organizations.

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