Florida Museum Returns 1994 Tribal Rattle to Miwok People
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History plans to return a special ceremonial rattle to the Sierra Miwok Tribe starting January 20, 2026. This rattle, made in 1994, holds deep cultural and religious meaning for the tribe. No money changes hands, but this important step honors Native American traditions and respects their heritage.
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Ceremonial Rattle Returned to Tribe
The University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History intends to return a replica cocoon ceremonial rattle (made in 1994, catalog no. 000056228, accession 2012-02-11) to the Sierra Miwok Tribe / Robinson Rancheria. The repatriation may occur on or after January 20, 2026, and the notice states that no money changes hands for this transfer.
Who May Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation to the Florida Museum of Natural History if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Requests are to be sent to the museum contact listed in the notice and repatriation may occur on or after January 20, 2026.
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