Kansas History Society Preps 240 Sacred Items for Homecoming
Published Date: 12/16/2025
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Summary
The Kansas State Historical Society has finished checking 240 ancient objects linked to Native American tribes and is ready to return them starting January 15, 2026. These items, found in Saline County, include tools, pottery, and shells, and belong to tribes connected to the area. If you want to request these objects, you can contact the Society soon to start the repatriation process.
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240 Native funerary objects ready for return
The Kansas State Historical Society finished an inventory of 240 associated funerary objects from the Kohr site (14SA414) in Saline County, KS. These objects (including bone, stone tools, pottery, shell, corn, and more) are eligible for repatriation and may be returned on or after January 15, 2026.
Pawnee Nation identified as culturally affiliated
The Kansas State Historical Society determined a cultural affiliation between these 240 objects and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. Written requests for repatriation may be submitted by the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, other Indian Tribes or lineal descendants who demonstrate cultural affiliation, and repatriation may occur on or after January 15, 2026.
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