27 Jun 2025
🏺Notice of Repatriation
Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) 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
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The notice pertains to the repatriation of cultural items governed by NAGPRA, requiring compliance from entities like universities and museums regarding cultural object ownership. This may have implications for businesses involved in cultural heritage management, legal advisory services, and compliance consulting.