Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-12379
Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology
Buyer
Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology
Posted
June 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-12379
This notice concerns the intended repatriation of Native American cultural items by the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, under the Department of the Interior and National Park Service. - Government buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology - Bureau of Indian Affairs (referenced in a separate repatriation) - Key entities involved: - Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology - Bureau of Indian Affairs - American Museum of Natural History - Items for repatriation: - 44 lots of unassociated funerary objects (ceramic vessels and sherds) excavated from Arkansas archaeological sites - 1 ceramic olla (separately referenced, affiliated with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians) - No commercial products, part numbers, or OEMs are involved; all items are archaeological artifacts - Unique requirements: - Written requests for repatriation must be submitted by eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants - Competing requests will be considered - Repatriation is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Cultural affiliation: - Main items affiliated with the Quapaw Nation - Separate item affiliated with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Description
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation involves 44 lots of unassociated funerary objects, including ceramic vessels and sherds, removed from various archaeological sites in Arkansas. The repatriation may occur on or after July 22, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology.