Notice of Intended Repatriation: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Notice
Summary
Harvard’s Peabody Museum plans to return four special woven bags to the Osage Nation, recognizing their deep cultural importance. This repatriation can start on or after February 18, 2025, and honors Native American heritage by giving these items back to their rightful community. If others believe they have a claim, they can request repatriation by contacting the museum.
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Four Osage Woven Bags Returned
The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard intends to return four woven satchels/bags to The Osage Nation. These four cultural items were collected in 1908 or 1909 and accessioned in 1909, and repatriation may occur on or after February 18, 2025.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in the notice may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, the Peabody Museum must determine the most appropriate requestor before repatriation; joint requests count as a single request. Repatriation may occur on or after February 18, 2025.
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