Federal Register #2026-13744

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University (PMAE), as published by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - OEMs and Vendors: - Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University - Products/Items Identified for Repatriation: - One lot of basket bags from Kern County, California - Donated to the museum in 1903 by Lewis Farlow - Identified as objects of cultural patrimony - Culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations - Notable Requirements: - Repatriation is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Requests for repatriation can be submitted by Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations - If multiple requests are received, the museum will determine the most appropriate recipient - No procurement or acquisition of goods or services is involved in this notice

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation may occur on or after August 7, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the Peabody Museum. The PMAE is responsible for determining the most appropriate requestor if competing requests are received.

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