Federal Register #2026-11703

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items at Milwaukee Public Museum

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the Milwaukee Public Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI - Cultural Items for Repatriation: - Three arrows with obsidian projectile points - Classified as objects of cultural patrimony - Attributed to the Digger Indians and possibly Nisenan - Purchased from W.J. Clark of Santa Barbara, California in 1903 - Cultural Affiliation: - Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California - Wilton Rancheria, California - Process and Requirements: - Repatriation conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Eligible requestors include Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants - Museum will determine the most appropriate requestor if multiple claims are received - No specific information on hazardous chemical treatment of these items, though some items in the collection may have been treated in the past - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Milwaukee Public Museum 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 involves three objects of cultural patrimony, specifically arrows with obsidian projectile points, originally attributed to the Digger Indians and possibly Nisenan. The repatriation may occur on or after July 13, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

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