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  • 2024-28484 — Notice of Inventory Completion: Louisiana State University, Museum of Natural Science, Baton Rouge, LA
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96667
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Park Service, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), has announced that the Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science has completed an inventory of seven associated funerary objects, which are pottery vessels discovered in Arkansas in the 1940s. These objects have been identified to have a cultural connection with the Quapaw Nation, and the repatriation process may begin on or after January 6, 2025. The notice also includes information on how requests for repatriation can be submitted by tribes, lineal descendants, or organizations that can prove their cultural affiliation.

    Simple Explanation

    The museum at Louisiana State University found old pottery that belongs to the Quapaw Nation, and they plan to give it back. Starting January 6, 2025, the Quapaw Nation can officially ask for their pottery to be returned.

  • 2025-04356 — Notice of Intended Repatriation: Nelson Gallery Foundation (d/b/a The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art), Kansas City, MO
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12552
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Park Service has announced a plan by The Nelson Gallery Foundation to return a culturally important item to the Quapaw Nation. The item, a human head effigy jar dating back to A.D. 1450-1650, is recognized as having significant cultural heritage. It was found at a historical site in Arkansas and has been part of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's collection. The repatriation will happen after April 17, 2025, following procedures under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

    Simple Explanation

    The museum is planning to give back a special old jar shaped like a human head to the people from a Native American tribe because it is very important to their history and culture. This will happen as part of the rules that help protect Native American treasures.