Federal Register #2026-19994

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Seven Culturally Affiliated Baskets

The National Park Service published a cultural repatriation notice concerning seven baskets held by the Oakland Museum of California. - Government agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. - Institution involved: Oakland Museum of California. - Items involved: Seven baskets identified as objects of cultural patrimony; this is not a purchase request. - Cultural affiliation: The baskets are culturally affiliated with the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California. - Condition information: Museum records indicate treatment with mercuric chloride and gasoline. Testing found transferable lead on four baskets, mercury on one, and zinc on two. - Procurement status: No products or services are being solicited, and no OEMs or vendors are identified.

Description

Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Oakland Museum of California intends to repatriate seven baskets that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony. The baskets are culturally affiliated with the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California. The museum records indicate treatment with mercuric chloride and gasoline, and testing detected transferable lead, mercury, and zinc on some items. Repatriation may occur on or after October 30, 2026.

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