29 Sep 2025
🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation from Haffenreffer Museum
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University, Bristol, RI
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University (HMA) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice details the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, impacting businesses involved in cultural heritage and museum management. Owners of institutions housing such items must comply with repatriation requirements, affecting inventory and operations.