Federal Register #2026-19992

Notice of intent to repatriate two sacred stone lamps

Boston Children’s Museum issued a notice of intent to repatriate two culturally significant stone lamps under federal law. - Government and organizations: The National Park Service, within the U.S. Department of the Interior, published the notice. Boston Children’s Museum is the museum holding the objects; the notice identifies cultural associations with Hui Iwi Kuamoo. - Objects: Two Pohaku Poho (stone lamps), identified in museum records as originating from Kauai. The museum acquired them from Joseph A. O’Leary. - Procurement status: This is not a procurement opportunity. No products or services are being solicited, and no contract value or performance period is stated. - Repatriation: Eligible lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations may submit additional repatriation requests.

Description

Boston Children's Museum intends to repatriate two sacred objects, identified as Pohaku Poho (stone lamps), under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The objects were purchased by the museum in 1968 and have cultural associations with Hui Iwi Kuamoo. Repatriation may occur on or after October 30, 2026. Additional written requests may be submitted by eligible lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations.

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