Federal Register #2026-22144

Notice of intended repatriation of one shield to the Comanche Nation

This is a cultural repatriation notice, not a procurement opportunity. - Government agency: The National Park Service, within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued the notice. - Museum and cultural affiliation: The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum intends to repatriate one shield that it determined is culturally affiliated with the Comanche Nation, Oklahoma. - Object history and significance: The shield was collected by Finlay Ross and donated to the Museum by his widow. The Museum considers it a ceremonial object needed for traditional religious practice. - Requests and procurement: Eligible lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations may submit written repatriation requests to the Museum’s authorized representative. No products or services are being solicited.

Description

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum intends to repatriate one cultural item, a shield, identified as a sacred object under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The Museum determined that the shield is culturally affiliated with the Comanche Nation, Oklahoma. Repatriation may occur on or after November 30, 2026. Written requests should be sent to the Museum's authorized representative, Jami Frazier Tracy.

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