Federal Register #2026-14182

Field Museum to Repatriate 175 Sacred Cultural Items to Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of sacred cultural items by the Field Museum in Chicago, IL. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Museum Responsible: - Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL - Products/Items Involved: - 175 sacred cultural items affiliated with the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People - Artifacts include: - Adzes, aprons, arrows, basketry, bone and antler purses, bows, caps, ceremonial spears, deerskin shawl, fire kit, glue and paint pots, grease pans, harpoon heads, head ornaments/headdresses, head pad, headrest, loom, mallets, mats, meal brush, mortar, necklace, needles, netted pouch, pack strap, pestle, photographs, pipes, projectile points, shell implements, skirts, spoons, stick games, stool, trenchers, twine, antler wedge, wood implements, woodpecker's head, and worked stones - Notable Requirements: - Repatriation governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Requests for repatriation must demonstrate cultural affiliation or lineal descent - Competing or joint requests will be adjudicated by the Field Museum - The Field Museum is responsible for the determination and repatriation process

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Field Museum intends to repatriate 175 cultural items classified as sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony. These items have a cultural affiliation with the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People and include various artifacts such as adzes, aprons, bows, ceremonial spears, and baskets. The repatriation may occur on or after August 14, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the Field Museum.

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