Federal Register #2026-19990

NAGPRA Repatriation of 25 Cultural Items Held by The Wadsworth

This is a NAGPRA repatriation notice for Native American cultural items held by The Wadsworth in Hartford, Connecticut. - Government buyer and institutions - The Wadsworth; the notice was published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. - Repatriation items - 20 baskets, with collection identifiers 1918.758, 1918.769, 1918.798, 1918.810, 1918.844, 1918.850, 1918.862–.865, 1918.876–.879, 1918.1067, 1935.414, 1941.750, 1943.375–.376, and INV.1997.4A,B. - Four moccasins (two pairs), made from moose hide and beads; identifiers 1932.210–.211 and 1932.214–.215. - One clay pipe with a separate wooden handle; identifier 1932.202A,B. - One tobacco pouch made from deer skin, beads, quills, and tin; identifier 1932.204. - One knife sheath made from deer skin, beads, tin, and feathers; identifier 1932.205. - Cultural affiliation and purpose - The notice identifies a cultural connection to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, California. - The Wadsworth intends to repatriate the 25 items, identified as sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony. - OEMs and vendors - No manufacturers, OEMs, resellers, or procurement vendors are identified. This is a repatriation notice, not a procurement solicitation.

Description

The Wadsworth intends to repatriate 25 cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items are identified as sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony and include 20 baskets, two pairs of moccasins, a pipe, a tobacco pouch, and a knife sheath. The notice identifies a connection between the cultural items and the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, California. Repatriation may occur on or after October 30, 2026.

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