Cal State Sacramento Hands Back Sacred Pomo Baby Cradle Basket to Tribe
Published Date: 3/18/2025
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California State University, Sacramento is planning to return a special baby cradle basket to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians. This basket, made in the 1950s, holds deep cultural meaning and will be repatriated starting April 17, 2025. This respectful return honors Native American heritage and strengthens community ties without any cost impact.
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Repatriation of baby cradle basket
California State University, Sacramento intends to return a baby cradle basket made in the 1950s by Mrs. Rosie Fred to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, California. The basket is accession number 1974-19-12 and the repatriation may occur on or after April 17, 2025; the university says this return honors Native American heritage and has no cost impact.
Who may request repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice may submit a written request for repatriation by showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Requests must be sent to Dr. Mark R. Wheeler at California State University, Sacramento (6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819; telephone (916) 460-0490) and repatriation may occur on or after April 17, 2025; competing requests will be resolved by the university.
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