Federal Register #2026-15510

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Sacred Cultural Items at Portland Art Museum

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of sacred cultural items from the Portland Art Museum, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: Department of the Interior, National Park Service - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; the Portland Art Museum is the holding institution - Items involved: 14 sacred objects affiliated with the Navajo Nation, including: - Navajo jish (sacred bags or bundles) - Masks - Ceremonial clothing and accouterments - Identified by accession numbers (e.g., #2003.65.14, #85.113.1, #BL629a-n) - Unique requirements: - Action is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Involves consultation with affiliated Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations - No commercial products or services are being requested or procured - The notice is strictly about the return of culturally significant items, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Portland Art Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that are defined as sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony. These items have a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation process is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation may occur on or after August 31, 2026. The notice includes details about the items, their cultural significance, and the consultation process with affiliated tribes.

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