17 Jan 2025
🏺Notice of Repatriation of Cultural Item by Harvard Museum
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object and that has a known lineal descendant.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
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The notice pertains to the repatriation of a sacred object under NAGPRA, which has implications for Native American tribes, educational institutions, and entities involved in cultural heritage. Businesses in the cultural heritage sector should be aware of compliance with federal regulations and may face regulatory requirements regarding cultural items.