25 Sep 2025
🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items Under NAGPRA
Notice of Intended Repatriation: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an unassociated funerary object and that has 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 relates to the repatriation of a cultural item under NAGPRA, potentially affecting art institutions, museums, and businesses involved in cultural artifacts. Compliance with repatriation requests and consultations can lead to financial and operational implications for museums and cultural organizations.