Federal Register #2026-19472

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Native American Funerary Object by Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a Native American funerary object by the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, as overseen by the National Park Service (Department of the Interior). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - Item for Repatriation: - One unassociated funerary object (pipe) - Excavated from a mound near Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia - Cultural Affiliation: - Miccosukee Tribe of Indians - The Muscogee (Creek) Nation - Legal Framework: - Action taken under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Notable Requirements: - Eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may submit repatriation requests - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is a legal and cultural action, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields intends to repatriate a cultural item classified as an unassociated funerary object, specifically a pipe, which has cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The pipe was excavated from a mound near Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia, and has connections to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after October 23, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the authorized representative at the museum.

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