Federal Register #2026-11702

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by American Museum of Natural History

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York, NY. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Cultural Items: - Seven objects of cultural patrimony, including a medicine pipe and its wrappings - Affiliated with the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana - Legal and Compliance Details: - Repatriation conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Unique Requirements: - Items may have been treated with hazardous pesticides; handling should involve consultation with industrial hygienists or occupational health professionals - Process for submitting repatriation requests and evaluation of competing claims is outlined - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved in this notice

Description

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) 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. The repatriation is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items include seven objects of cultural patrimony, such as a medicine pipe and its wrappings, connected to the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana. Repatriation may occur on or after July 13, 2026.

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