Yale Museum Plans Return of Native Pottery Items
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
Yale Peabody Museum plans to return eight cultural items linked to Native American tribes from the Tubbs Site in Connecticut. These items, including pottery and pipe fragments, will be repatriated starting May 26, 2026. This respectful move honors Native American heritage and involves no cost to the public.
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Return of Eight Native Cultural Items
Yale Peabody Museum plans to return eight unassociated funerary objects that are culturally affiliated with the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. The museum determined the items were removed from the Tubbs Site and repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026.
How Other Descendants Can Request Items
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization (including parties not named in the notice) may send a written request to Yale showing by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated; competing requests will be resolved by the museum. Requests for repatriation may be submitted to the Interim Director at the address or email listed, and repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026.
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