Colorado College Baskets Head Back to Tejon Tribe's Cultural Embrace
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Fine Arts Center at Colorado College plans to return two special baskets to the Tejon Indian Tribe, who have a deep cultural connection to them. This repatriation will start on or after January 20, 2026, honoring Native American heritage and respecting their traditions. No money changes hands, but this is a big step in righting history and respecting cultural treasures.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Two baskets slated for repatriation
The Fine Arts Center at Colorado College intends to repatriate two objects of cultural patrimony (baskets TM 1722 and TM 1725) that are affiliated with the Tejon Indian Tribe. The repatriation may occur on or after January 20, 2026; the baskets originated from Kern County, California and were donated to the museum in 1935.
Who may request repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not named in the notice may submit a written request to repatriate the items if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Requests must be sent to the authorized representative listed in the notice.
Competing and joint request rules
If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Fine Arts Center must determine the most appropriate requestor before repatriation. Requests submitted jointly are treated as a single request and not as competing requests.
No record of hazardous treatment
The Fine Arts Center reports it has no records that the two basket items were treated with or exposed to potentially hazardous substances. This information is included in the repatriation notice.
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