Tennessee plans return of ancient Native American burial pottery
Published Date: 1/15/2026
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation plans to return a set of ancient Native American pottery from Arkansas to the rightful tribes starting February 17, 2026. These items, linked to Native American burial traditions, were donated in 1979 and are now being respectfully repatriated. This move honors Native American heritage and follows important cultural laws, with no costs or hazards involved.
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Native Pottery Returned to Quapaw Nation
If you are a lineal descendant or a member of the Quapaw Nation, one lot of Mississippian-period ceramic vessels (jars, bowls, and plates) that were donated in 1979 will be eligible for repatriation starting on February 17, 2026. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation intends to return these unassociated funerary objects to culturally affiliated tribes or descendants under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
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