Federal Register #2026-15508

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Nez Perce Medicine Bundle by Portland Art Museum

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a Nez Perce Medicine Bundle by the Portland Art Museum, under the oversight of the Department of the Interior and National Park Service. - Government buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - Portland Art Museum (administering institution) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a cultural and ceremonial object, not a commercial product or service - Product/service requested: - Repatriation of a Nez Perce Medicine Bundle (catalog #87.88.99) - The item is a sacred object with cultural affiliation to the Nez Perce Tribe - Unique requirements: - The item is considered necessary for traditional Native American religious practices - Repatriation is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Requests for repatriation may be submitted by the Nez Perce Tribe or other eligible parties - The process for handling competing repatriation requests is outlined in the notice - No commercial products, part numbers, or quantities are involved

Description

The Portland Art Museum intends to repatriate a cultural item identified as a Nez Perce Medicine Bundle, which is considered a sacred object under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This item has a cultural affiliation with the Nez Perce Tribe. The repatriation may occur on or after August 31, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the museum's authorized representatives.

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