Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: San Diego Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA, 59651-59652 [E8-23947]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural
Items: San Diego Archaeological
Center, San Diego, CA
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Notice is here given in accordance
with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the
possession of the San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA,
that meet the definitions of
‘‘unassociated funerary objects’’ or
‘‘sacred objects’’ under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not
responsible for the determinations in
this notice.
In 1973 and 1974, cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–681 in the County of San Diego,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed by an avocational
archeological group. In 2006, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center, and
assessed for objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 378 cultural items are 1
piece of hematite, 1 piece of ochre, 16
pieces of ceramic pipe fragments, 1
ceramic effigy, 1 ceramic effigy
fragment, 2 quartz crystals, and 356
shell disc beads.
Site CA-SDI–681 is located in the
unincorporated City of Bonsall about 11
miles northeast of the San Luis Rey
River. This site falls within traditional
Luiseno territory. Hematite, ochre,
ceramic pipes, ceramic effigies and
crystals are known to be used by the
Luiseno Nation in sacred rites.
Therefore, 22 of the cultural items
removed from site CA-SDI–681 are
considered sacred objects. Disc shell
beads are known to be used as funerary
objects. Therefore, the 356 shell disc
beads removed from site CA-SDI–681
are considered unassociated funerary
objects.
In 1981, cultural items were removed
from CA-SDI–8629 and CA-SDI–8639H
near Warner Springs, in San Diego
County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
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Quality Act (CEQA). On May 10, 2006,
the collection was accessioned by the
San Diego Archaeological Center, and
assessed for objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The two cultural items are
one quartz crystal and one ceramic pipe
fragment.
Cyrstals and pipes are known to be
used the Luiseno Nation in sacred rites,
and are considered sacred objects.
Sites CA-SDI–8629 and CA-SDI–
8639H are located on the U.S.
Geographical Survey topographic map
of Warner Springs. The Warner Springs
Ranch is located in the eastern part of
San Diego County. These sites fall
within traditional Cupeno territory and
are considered to be part of the
ethnohistoric village of Cupa. The
reporting archeologist determined that
artifacts from the test units gave a clear
impression that the deposits relate to
Late Prehistoric and historic times.
Descendants of the Cupeno Nation
(Cupa, Kuupangaxwichem) reside on
the Pala reservation. The Pala
reservation is also home to the Pala
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pala Reservation, California, which is a
member of the Luiseno Nation.
The Luiseno Nation is represented by
the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the La Jolla Reservation,
California; Pala Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation,
California; Pauma Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima
Reservation, California; Pechanga Band
of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pechanga Reservation, California;
Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Rincon Reservation,
California; Soboba Band of Luiseno
Indians, California; Twenty-Nine Palms
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
California; and San Luis Rey Band of
Mission Indians, a non-federally
recognized Indian group.
Officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(B),
the 356 cultural items described above
are reasonably believed to have been
placed with or near individual human
remains at the time of death or later as
part of the death rite or ceremony and
are believed, by a preponderance of the
evidence, to have been removed from a
specific burial site of a Native American
individual. Officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center also have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (3)(C), the 24 cultural items
described above are specific ceremonial
objects needed by traditional Native
American religious leaders for the
practice of traditional Native American
religions by their present-day adherents.
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Lastly, officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2),
there is a relationship of shared group
identity that can be reasonably traced
between the sacred objects and
unassociated funerary objects to the
Luiseno Nation, which is represented by
the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the La Jolla Reservation,
California; Pala Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation,
California; Pauma Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima
Reservation, California; Pechanga Band
of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pechanga Reservation, California;
Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Rincon Reservation,
California; Soboba Band of Luiseno
Indians, California; Twenty-Nine Palms
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
California; and San Luis Rey Band of
Mission Indians, a non-federally
recognized Indian group.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the unassociated funerary
objects and/or sacred objects should
contact Cindy Stankowski, San Diego
Archaeological Center, 16666 San
Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA
92027–7001, telephone (760) 291–0370,
before November 10, 2008. Repatriation
of the unassociated funerary objects
and/or sacred objects to the Luiseno
Nation, which is represented by the La
Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
the La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pala Reservation, California; Pauma
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pauma & Yuima Reservation, California;
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Pechanga Reservation,
California; Rincon Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Rincon
Reservation, California; Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians, California; TwentyNine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of California; and San Luis Rey
Band of Mission Indians, a nonfederally recognized Indian group, may
proceed after that date if no additional
claimants come forward.
The San Diego Archaeological Center
is responsible for notifying the Cupeno
(Cupa, Kuupangaxwichem) Nation of
the Pala Reservation, California; La Jolla
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pala Reservation, California; Pauma
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pauma & Yuima Reservation, California;
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Pechanga Reservation,
California; Rincon Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Rincon
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Reservation, California; Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians, California; and
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of California; and San
Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, a
non-federally recognized Indian group,
that this notice has been published.
Dated: September 12, 2008
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. E8–23947 Filed 10–8–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural
Items: San Diego Archaeological
Center, San Diego, CA
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES
ACTION:
Notice is here given in accordance
with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the
possession of the San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA,
that meet the definition of ‘‘sacred
objects’’ under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not
responsible for the determinations in
this notice.
In 1982, one cultural item was
removed from archeological site CASDI–4616 in San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). In 2006, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center, and assessed for
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a quartz crystal.
CA-SDI–4616 is located on the U.S.
Geographical Survey topographic map
of Del Mar north of Carmel Valley Road.
This site falls within traditional
Kumeyaay territory, and the reporting
archeologists determined it to be of the
‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’ Crystals are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1980, 21 cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–1057 in San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation
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performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). In 2006, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center, and assessed for
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The 21
cultural items are 3 quartz crystals, 3
shell beads, 3 pieces of ochre, 2 pieces
of tourmaline, 2 shell pendants, 7
ceramic spheres, and 1 carved ceramic
sherd.
Site CA-SDI–1057 is located in the
City of Escondido. This site falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory, and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Crystals, shell beads, ochre, pendants,
ceramic spheres, and carved ceramic
pieces are known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1979, one cultural item was
removed from archeological site CASDI–5505, San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). In 2006, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center, and assessed for
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a quartz crystal.
Site CA-SDI–5505 is located in the
northern part of the City of Escondido,
south of the San Luis Rey River. This
site falls within traditional Kumeyaay
territory. Crystals are known to be used
by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1978 through 1981, 32 cultural
items were removed from archeological
site CA-SDI–5669 in San Diego County,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In 2006, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center, and
assessed for objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 32 cultural items are 23
ceramic pipe fragments, 8 pieces of
ochre, and 1 quartz crystal.
Site CA-SDI–5669 is located in the
City of Santee. This site falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory, and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ceramic pipes, ochre and crystals are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
At an unknown date, one cultural
item was removed from archeological
site CA-SDI–6704 in San Diego County,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In 2006, the
collection was accessioned by the San
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Diego Archaeological Center, and
assessed for objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
quartz crystal.
Site CA-SDI–6704 is located in the
U.S. Geographical Survey topographic
map of Rodriquez Mountain, east of the
junction of Valley Parkway and Woods
Valley Road, and south of the San Luis
Ray River. This site falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory, and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Crystals are known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1979, fragments of one ceramic
pipe were removed from archeological
site CA-SDI–6874 in San Diego County,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In 2006, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center, and
assessed for objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA.
Site CA-SDI–6874 is located in the
U.S. Geographical Survey quadrangle of
Agua Caliente. This site falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory, and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ceramic pipes are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1982, 93 cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–6669 in San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). In 2006, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center, and assessed for
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The 93
cultural items are 1 ceramic bead, 14
ceramic pipe pieces, 1 rim sherd, 1
chalcedony knife, 1 stone bead, 1 stone
pendant, 1 quartzite palette, 1 shaft
straightener, 1 small pestle, 48 quartz
crystals, 7 tourmaline crystals, 15
mineral specimens, and 1 shell bead.
Site CA-SDI–6669 (SDM-W–230) is
located on the U.S. Geographical Survey
topographic map of Poway, at the
intersection of Sabre Springs Parkway
and Poway Road near the City of Poway.
This site falls within traditional
Kumeyaay territory, and based on
radiocarbon date had two periods of
occupation. Locus A, B, and C were
occupied from A.D. 1120 to A.D. 1750.
Feature 4, locus B had radiocarbon dates
establishing occupation at 1000 B.C.
Ceramic beads, ceramic pipes, pottery,
stone knives, stone beads, stone
pendants, stone palettes, shaft
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA, that meet the definitions of
``unassociated funerary objects'' or ``sacred objects'' under 25 U.S.C.
3001.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3).
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
In 1973 and 1974, cultural items were removed from archeological
site CA-SDI-681 in the County of San Diego, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed by an avocational archeological
group. In 2006, the collection was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center, and assessed for objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 378 cultural items are 1
piece of hematite, 1 piece of ochre, 16 pieces of ceramic pipe
fragments, 1 ceramic effigy, 1 ceramic effigy fragment, 2 quartz
crystals, and 356 shell disc beads.
Site CA-SDI-681 is located in the unincorporated City of Bonsall
about 11 miles northeast of the San Luis Rey River. This site falls
within traditional Luiseno territory. Hematite, ochre, ceramic pipes,
ceramic effigies and crystals are known to be used by the Luiseno
Nation in sacred rites. Therefore, 22 of the cultural items removed
from site CA-SDI-681 are considered sacred objects. Disc shell beads
are known to be used as funerary objects. Therefore, the 356 shell disc
beads removed from site CA-SDI-681 are considered unassociated funerary
objects.
In 1981, cultural items were removed from CA-SDI-8629 and CA-SDI-
8639H near Warner Springs, in San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On May 10, 2006, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center, and assessed for
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The two
cultural items are one quartz crystal and one ceramic pipe fragment.
Cyrstals and pipes are known to be used the Luiseno Nation in
sacred rites, and are considered sacred objects.
Sites CA-SDI-8629 and CA-SDI-8639H are located on the U.S.
Geographical Survey topographic map of Warner Springs. The Warner
Springs Ranch is located in the eastern part of San Diego County. These
sites fall within traditional Cupeno territory and are considered to be
part of the ethnohistoric village of Cupa. The reporting archeologist
determined that artifacts from the test units gave a clear impression
that the deposits relate to Late Prehistoric and historic times.
Descendants of the Cupeno Nation (Cupa, Kuupangaxwichem) reside on the
Pala reservation. The Pala reservation is also home to the Pala Band of
Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, California, which is a
member of the Luiseno Nation.
The Luiseno Nation is represented by the La Jolla Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala Band of
Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, California; Pauma Band
of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation,
California; Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pechanga
Reservation, California; Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Rincon Reservation, California; Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians,
California; Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
California; and San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, a non-federally
recognized Indian group.
Officials of the San Diego Archaeological Center have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(B), the 356 cultural items
described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or
near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of
the death rite or ceremony and are believed, by a preponderance of the
evidence, to have been removed from a specific burial site of a Native
American individual. Officials of the San Diego Archaeological Center
also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C), the 24
cultural items described above are specific ceremonial objects needed
by traditional Native American religious leaders for the practice of
traditional Native American religions by their present-day adherents.
Lastly, officials of the San Diego Archaeological Center have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a
relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced
between the sacred objects and unassociated funerary objects to the
Luiseno Nation, which is represented by the La Jolla Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala Band of
Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, California; Pauma Band
of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation,
California; Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pechanga
Reservation, California; Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Rincon Reservation, California; Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians,
California; Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
California; and San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, a non-federally
recognized Indian group.
Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to
be culturally affiliated with the unassociated funerary objects and/or
sacred objects should contact Cindy Stankowski, San Diego
Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA
92027-7001, telephone (760) 291-0370, before November 10, 2008.
Repatriation of the unassociated funerary objects and/or sacred objects
to the Luiseno Nation, which is represented by the La Jolla Band of
Luiseno Mission Indians of the La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, California;
Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation,
California; Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pechanga
Reservation, California; Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Rincon Reservation, California; Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians,
California; Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
California; and San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, a non-federally
recognized Indian group, may proceed after that date if no additional
claimants come forward.
The San Diego Archaeological Center is responsible for notifying
the Cupeno (Cupa, Kuupangaxwichem) Nation of the Pala Reservation,
California; La Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the La Jolla
Reservation, California; Pala Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pala Reservation, California; Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
the Pauma & Yuima Reservation, California; Pechanga Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Pechanga Reservation, California; Rincon Band of
Luiseno Mission Indians of the Rincon
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Reservation, California; Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, California;
and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of California;
and San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, a non-federally recognized
Indian group, that this notice has been published.
Dated: September 12, 2008
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. E8-23947 Filed 10-8-08; 8:45 am]
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