Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI, 42918-42919 [E9-20484]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
Items: Milwaukee Public Museum,
Milwaukee, WI
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
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 Milwaukee Public
Museum, Milwaukee, WI, that meets the
definitions of ‘‘sacred object’’ or
‘‘objects of cultural patrimony’’ 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.
The three cultural items are one
catlinite tube pipe (MPM A14350/
3639), one woven bag with water
serpent motif (MPM E3170/14), and one
wooden bowl with handles (MPM
E56211/17617). The three cultural items
are affiliated with the Ottawa tribe (also
known as the Odawa) of Michigan. All
cultural items were acquired in
Michigan in an area long associated
with the Odawa. It would be unlikely
that other tribes may claim these
cultural items since the associated
geographical area makes a strong case
for affiliation. The three items are
associated with the categories in which
they are claimed by the Little Traverse
Bay Band of Odawa Indians, Michigan.
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The pipe is claimed as a sacred object.
In 1913, the pipe was donated to the
museum by George West, collector and
Milwaukee Public Museum trustee. It
was collected by Walter P. Wyman who
obtained it in Emmet County, MI. It was
found ‘‘by an Indian in 1900 in the field
on the lake bank of L’Arbor Croche.’’
Pipes are considered to be sacred objects
by Odawa religious leaders.
The bag is claimed as an object of
cultural patrimony. In 1905, the
museum purchased the cultural item
from Mrs. Wilkinson of Beloit, WI. In
August 1889, the cultural item was
collected by George Wilkinson at Cross
Village, MI, from Mrs. Shartleff. The
museum documentation states that the
bag was given to Mrs. Shartleff’s father
by an Indian princess in 1770. The bag
is considered to be an object of cultural
patrimony since it would have been
used in ceremonies to protect the
Odawa tribe, as a whole. Furthermore,
this bag could not have been alienated
by a single individual since its
particular use was for the benefit of the
entire tribe.
The bowl is claimed as an object of
cultural patrimony. In 1956, the bowl
was purchased by the museum from the
Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit
College, WI. It was originally part of the
Albert Green Heath Collection. Heath
was an avid collector of Native
American material. According to the
Logan Museum records, the bowl was
collected from Aniquam at Cross
Village, MI. The Odawa traditionally
had three types of wooden bowls:
personal bowls, community bowls, and
ceremonial bowls. This bowl is
considered to be a communal bowl that
is owned by the entire tribe. The bowl
is used for special ceremonies and is
believed by the Odawa to contain
manidok (spirits) that are members of
the community that help the Odawa
maintain their cultural beliefs and
traditions.
Officials of the Milwaukee Public
Museum have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C), the
one cultural item described above is a
specific ceremonial object needed by
traditional Native American religious
leaders for the practice of traditional
Native American religions by their
present-day adherents. Officials of the
Milwaukee Public Museum also have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (3)(D), the two cultural items
described above have ongoing historical,
traditional, or cultural importance
central to the Native American group or
culture itself, rather than property
owned by an individual. Lastly, officials
of the Milwaukee Public Museum have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
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3001 (2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be
reasonably traced between the sacred
object and objects of cultural patrimony
and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of
Odawa Indians, Michigan.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the sacred object and
objects of cultural patrimony should
contact Dawn Scher Thomae,
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W.
Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233,
telephone (414) 278–6157, before
September 24, 2009. Repatriation of the
sacred object and objects of cultural
patrimony to the Little Traverse Bay
Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan may
proceed after that date if no additional
claimants come forward.
The Milwaukee Public Museum is
responsible for notifying the Little
Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians,
Michigan that this notice has been
published.
Dated: August 12, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural
Items: Milwaukee Public Museum,
Milwaukee, WI
National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
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 Milwaukee Public
Museum, Milwaukee, WI, that meet the
definition of ‘‘objects of cultural
patrimony’’ 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.
The four cultural items are one bird
amulet (MPM T415), one pouch (MPM
E59237/20077), one woven mat (MPM
E30899/7431), and one wool bag
(E30902/7431).
In 1987, the bird amulet was found
during an inventory. At the time, it
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lacked a catalog number. Based on
similar items documented in museum
collections, it is most likely part of a
medicine, war or other ceremonial
bundle, and was most likely separated
from its bundle over time.
In 1966, the pouch was found in
storage. At the time, it lacked a catalog
number. Based on similar items
documented in museum collections, it
is most likely part of a war bundle, and
was most likely separated from its
bundle over time.
In 1922, the mat was given to the
Milwaukee Public Museum in an
exchange with the Field Museum of
Natural History, Chicago, IL (original
Field Museum number is 59088). It was
collected in Oklahoma by
anthropologist George A. Dorsey. Dr.
Dorsey categorized this cultural item as
a ‘‘feast mat’’. There is no additional
information about the cultural item in
the Field Museum records. The size and
design of the mat indicates that it is for
ritual or ceremonial use.
In 1922, the bag was given to the
Milwaukee Public Museum in an
exchange with the Field Museum
(original Field Museum number is
59233). It was collected in Oklahoma by
Dr. Dorsey. There is no additional
information about the cultural item in
the Field Museum records. According to
leading Osage expert John Nunley in his
book, Art of the Osage, ‘‘Only women
who had been initiated into the clan
priesthood wove these kinds of bags.
The bags were intended to be vessels
containing the ritual fees paid by
initiates seeking advancement in the
priesthood.’’
A determination of Osage tribal
affiliation with the bird amulet and
pouch can be made, based on
geographic affiliation, type of material
and museum documentation. A
determination of Osage tribal affiliation
with the mat and bag can also be made
as the Field Museum records identify
these types of items as Osage, and the
cultural items in question were obtained
directly from Dr. Dorsey, who collected
the items directly from the tribe.
Furthermore, based on consultation
with tribal representatives, all the
cultural items described above were and
are of cultural importance to the Osage
Nation, and could not have been
alienated by any single individual.
Based on museum records, similarity to
other objects, and consultation
evidence, the four cultural items are
reasonably believed to be objects of
cultural patrimony.
Officials of the Milwaukee Public
Museum have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(D), the
four cultural items described above have
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ongoing historical, traditional, or
cultural importance central to the
Native American group or culture itself,
rather than property owned by an
individual. Officials of the Milwaukee
Public Museum also 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 objects of cultural
patrimony and the Osage Nation,
Oklahoma.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the objects of cultural
patrimony should contact Dawn Scher
Thomae, Milwaukee Public Museum,
800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233,
telephone (414) 278–6157, before
September 24, 2009. Repatriation of the
objects of cultural patrimony to the
Osage Nation, Oklahoma may proceed
after that date if no additional claimants
come forward.
The Milwaukee Public Museum is
responsible for notifying the Osage
Nation, Oklahoma that this notice has
been published.
Dated: August 12, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural
Items: The Public Museum, Grand
Rapids, MI
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
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 Public Museum,
Grand Rapids, MI, that meet the
definition of ‘‘unassociated funerary
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.
A detailed assessment of the
unassociated funerary objects was made
by The Public Museum’s professional
staff in consultation with the Santa
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Milwaukee Public
Museum, Milwaukee, WI
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 Milwaukee Public
Museum, Milwaukee, WI, that meets the definitions of ``sacred object''
or ``objects of cultural patrimony'' 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.
The three cultural items are one catlinite tube pipe (MPM A14350/
3639), one woven bag with water serpent motif (MPM E3170/14), and one
wooden bowl with handles (MPM E56211/17617). The three cultural items
are affiliated with the Ottawa tribe (also known as the Odawa) of
Michigan. All cultural items were acquired in Michigan in an area long
associated with the Odawa. It would be unlikely that other tribes may
claim these cultural items since the associated geographical area makes
a strong case for affiliation. The three items are associated with the
categories in which they are claimed by the Little Traverse Bay Band of
Odawa Indians, Michigan.
The pipe is claimed as a sacred object. In 1913, the pipe was
donated to the museum by George West, collector and Milwaukee Public
Museum trustee. It was collected by Walter P. Wyman who obtained it in
Emmet County, MI. It was found ``by an Indian in 1900 in the field on
the lake bank of L'Arbor Croche.'' Pipes are considered to be sacred
objects by Odawa religious leaders.
The bag is claimed as an object of cultural patrimony. In 1905, the
museum purchased the cultural item from Mrs. Wilkinson of Beloit, WI.
In August 1889, the cultural item was collected by George Wilkinson at
Cross Village, MI, from Mrs. Shartleff. The museum documentation states
that the bag was given to Mrs. Shartleff's father by an Indian princess
in 1770. The bag is considered to be an object of cultural patrimony
since it would have been used in ceremonies to protect the Odawa tribe,
as a whole. Furthermore, this bag could not have been alienated by a
single individual since its particular use was for the benefit of the
entire tribe.
The bowl is claimed as an object of cultural patrimony. In 1956,
the bowl was purchased by the museum from the Logan Museum of
Anthropology, Beloit College, WI. It was originally part of the Albert
Green Heath Collection. Heath was an avid collector of Native American
material. According to the Logan Museum records, the bowl was collected
from Aniquam at Cross Village, MI. The Odawa traditionally had three
types of wooden bowls: personal bowls, community bowls, and ceremonial
bowls. This bowl is considered to be a communal bowl that is owned by
the entire tribe. The bowl is used for special ceremonies and is
believed by the Odawa to contain manidok (spirits) that are members of
the community that help the Odawa maintain their cultural beliefs and
traditions.
Officials of the Milwaukee Public Museum have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C), the one cultural item described
above is a specific ceremonial object needed by traditional Native
American religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native
American religions by their present-day adherents. Officials of the
Milwaukee Public Museum also have determined that, pursuant to 25
U.S.C. 3001 (3)(D), the two cultural items described above have ongoing
historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native
American group or culture itself, rather than property owned by an
individual. Lastly, officials of the Milwaukee Public Museum have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
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3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be
reasonably traced between the sacred object and objects of cultural
patrimony and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan.
Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to
be culturally affiliated with the sacred object and objects of cultural
patrimony should contact Dawn Scher Thomae, Milwaukee Public Museum,
800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233, telephone (414) 278-6157, before
September 24, 2009. Repatriation of the sacred object and objects of
cultural patrimony to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians,
Michigan may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come
forward.
The Milwaukee Public Museum is responsible for notifying the Little
Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan that this notice has been
published.
Dated: August 12, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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