Placer County to Return Sacred Bow and Arrows to Maidu Tribe
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Placer County Museums Division in Auburn, CA, plans to return four special cultural items—a bow and three arrows—to the Southern Maidu (Nisenan) tribe starting January 16, 2026. These items were donated in 1986 and hold deep cultural meaning. This repatriation honors Native American heritage and involves no costs or risks to the museum.
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Museum to Return Bow and Three Arrows
The Placer County Museums Division plans to return one bow and three arrows (object numbers 1986.67.318.1–.4) to the Southern Maidu (Nisenan). The repatriation may occur on or after January 16, 2026, and the items were donated to the museum in 1986.
Museum Finds Items Are Cultural Patrimony
The Placer County Museums Division determined the four objects have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Southern Maidu (Nisenan). The notice also states there is a connection between the items and the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California.
Who May Request Repatriation and Process
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for these items if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or are culturally affiliated. Requests must be sent to Bryanna Ryan at Placer County Museums Division and repatriation may occur on or after January 16, 2026; if there are competing requests, the museum will decide the most appropriate requestor.
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