Notice of Intended Repatriation: Ball State University, David Owsley Museum of Art, Muncie, IN, 41467 [2024-10334]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 93 / Monday, May 13, 2024 / Notices Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after June 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Placer County Museums must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Placer County Museums is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: May 3, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–10326 Filed 5–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037916; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Ball State University, David Owsley Museum of Art, Muncie, IN National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the David Owsley Museum of Art of Ball State University (DOMA) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after June 12, 2024. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:33 May 10, 2024 Chyan Gilaspy, Ball State University, Applied Anthropology Laboratories, 2000 W University Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306, telephone (765) 285–5362, email NAGPRA@ bsu.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of DOMA, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. ADDRESSES: Jkt 262001 Abstract of Information Available A total of two cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony are one royal poi bowl and one carved wood bowl with two standing figures. In 1983, a private donor donated one item of cultural patrimony/sacred object (carved wood bowl with two standing figures) to DOMA. This item is identified by DOMA catalog number 1983.006.080. There is no known information for this item regarding the geographic location or donor acquisition history. In 1986, a private donor donated one object of cultural patrimony/sacred object (royal poi bowl) to DOMA. This item is identified by DOMA catalog number 1986.044.010. This item was given to the donor’s father by the Governor of Hawaii in the early 1900s. There is no known information regarding the possible dates of creation or the presence of any potentially hazardous substances used to treat either of the cultural items. Determinations DOMA has determined that: • The two sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony described in this notice are, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for present-day adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, and have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision). • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the Pu1uhonua o Wailupe. PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41467 Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after June 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, DOMA must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. DOMA is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: May 3, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–10334 Filed 5–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037918; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Longyear Museum of Anthropology, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Longyear Museum of Anthropology (LMA) at Colgate University intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. SUMMARY: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after June 12, 2024. DATES: E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 93 (Monday, May 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 41467]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10334]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0037916; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation: Ball State University, David 
Owsley Museum of Art, Muncie, IN

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the David Owsley Museum of Art of Ball State 
University (DOMA) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that 
meet the definition of sacred objects, and objects of cultural 
patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes 
or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on 
or after June 12, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Chyan Gilaspy, Ball State University, Applied Anthropology 
Laboratories, 2000 W University Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306, telephone 
(765) 285-5362, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the 
National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. 
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of DOMA, 
and additional information on the determinations in this notice, 
including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or 
related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the 
determinations in this notice.

Abstract of Information Available

    A total of two cultural items have been requested for repatriation. 
The sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony are one royal poi bowl 
and one carved wood bowl with two standing figures. In 1983, a private 
donor donated one item of cultural patrimony/sacred object (carved wood 
bowl with two standing figures) to DOMA. This item is identified by 
DOMA catalog number 1983.006.080. There is no known information for 
this item regarding the geographic location or donor acquisition 
history. In 1986, a private donor donated one object of cultural 
patrimony/sacred object (royal poi bowl) to DOMA. This item is 
identified by DOMA catalog number 1986.044.010. This item was given to 
the donor's father by the Governor of Hawaii in the early 1900s. There 
is no known information regarding the possible dates of creation or the 
presence of any potentially hazardous substances used to treat either 
of the cultural items.

Determinations

    DOMA has determined that:
     The two sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony 
described in this notice are, according to the Native American 
traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian 
organization, specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional 
Native American religious leader for present-day adherents to practice 
traditional Native American religion, and have ongoing historical, 
traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American 
group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, 
lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision).
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural 
items described in this notice and the Pu[revaps]uhonua o Wailupe.

Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items 
in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified 
in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be 
submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian 
organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a 
preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal 
descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian 
organization.
    Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor 
may occur on or after June 12, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, DOMA must determine the most appropriate 
requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the 
cultural items are considered a single request and not competing 
requests. DOMA is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the 
Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this 
notice and to any other consulting parties.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9.

    Dated: May 3, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-10334 Filed 5-10-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312-52-P


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