Notice2022-13623
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: The Nelson Gallery Foundation DBA The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO
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Published
June 27, 2022
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The Nelson Gallery Foundation, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the definition of an object of cultural patrimony. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should submit a written request to The Nelson Gallery Foundation. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural item to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 122 (Monday, June 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 38176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13623]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0034107; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: The Nelson Gallery
Foundation DBA The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Nelson Gallery Foundation, in consultation with the
appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has
determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the
definition of an object of cultural patrimony. Lineal descendants or
representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not
identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should
submit a written request to The Nelson Gallery Foundation. If no
additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural
item to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian
organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
claim this cultural item should submit a written request with
information in support of the claim to The Nelson Gallery Foundation at
the address in this notice by July 27, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Byers, Assistant to the
Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,
4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111, telephone (816) 751-1320, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aec4ccd7cbdcddeec0cbc2ddc1c08392cf8ec6dccbc893" http: atkins.org">atkins.org</a>">jbyers@nelson-<a href="http://atkins.org">atkins.org</a></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 a cultural item under the
control of The Nelson Gallery Foundation, Kansas City, MO, that meets
the definition of an object 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 Native
American cultural item. The National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
History and Description of the Cultural Item
On December 12, 1931, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art purchased a
cultural item from the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation,
in New York, NY, and accessioned it on January 1, 1931. The object of
cultural patrimony is one woven bag.
Bags of this kind represent an ancient tradition of weaving by the
Osage women. Until trade yarn was adopted by Osage weavers following
European contact, such bags were woven using buffalo hair. This woven
bag was consecrated and made waxobe (sacred) during ceremonies
conducted by Osage clan priests. It was an intrinsic part of the Ga-
hi'-ge O-k'on (Rite of the Chiefs) ceremony, where it symbolized a
woman's vocation.
Determinations Made by The Nelson Gallery Foundation
Officials of The Nelson Gallery Foundation have determined that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(D), the one cultural item
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.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the object
of cultural patrimony and The Osage Nation (previously listed as Osage
Tribe).
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim
this cultural item should submit a written request with information in
support of the claim to Jennifer Byers, Assistant to the Deputy
Director of Curatorial Affairs, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525
Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111, telephone (816) 751-1320, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d0bab2a9b5a2a390beb5bca3bfbefdecb1f0b8a2b5b6ed" http: atkins.org">atkins.org</a>">jbyers@nelson-<a href="http://atkins.org">atkins.org</a></a>, by July 27, 2022. After that date, if no
additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the
object of cultural patrimony to The Osage Nation (previously listed as
Osage Tribe) may proceed.
The Nelson Gallery Foundation is responsible for notifying The
Osage Nation (previously listed as Osage Tribe) that this notice has
been published.
Dated: June 13, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-13623 Filed 6-24-22; 8:45 am]
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