Federal Register #2026-22976

Notice of intended repatriation of sacred cultural items

This is a cultural-property repatriation notice, not a solicitation to buy goods or services. - Government offices: The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, published the notice concerning the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s intended repatriation. - Items described: 39 lots of sacred Abqo regalia and associated objects taken from the Sulfur Bank Rancheria ceremonial dance house without permission. The items are associated with Sarah Brigham and Maru religious traditions; Robert Geary is identified as a connected lineal descendant. - Additional notice: The attachment excerpt begins a separate Longyear Museum of Anthropology notice about 220 lots of cultural items, but provides no further details. - Procurement status: No products or services are being requested for purchase; no OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or contract value are identified.

Description

The California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to repatriate 39 lots of sacred cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items are Abqo regalia and associated items, recorded as having been taken without permission from the ceremonial dance house at Sulfur Bank Rancheria. The notice states the items are associated with Sarah Brigham and that Robert Geary is connected to them. Repatriation may occur on or after December 14, 2026; additional written requests may be submitted by eligible lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations.

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