California Plans Return of Artist’s Pipes, Regalia, and Personal Effects
Published Date: 6/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The California Department of Parks and Recreation plans to return 33 lots of sacred cultural items linked to Joseph Galvan, a Yaqui-Paiute artist and community member. These items include pipes, sculptures, regalia, and personal effects, many made or used by Galvan himself. The repatriation can start on or after July 16, 2025, with no costs mentioned, focusing on honoring cultural heritage and family connections.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Return of 33 Sacred Cultural Items
The California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to repatriate 33 lots of sacred cultural items affiliated with Joseph Galvan, including 1 lot of pipes, 1 lot of sculptures, 1 lot of spears, 2 lots of photographs, 3 lots of instruments, 4 lots of knives/sheaths, 5 lots of personal effects, and 16 lots of regalia. The repatriation may occur on or after July 16, 2025.
Known Lineal Descendants Identified
The notice identifies known lineal descendants connected to the cultural items as Katarina Galvan and Richard Frank Galvan. Their connection to the items is recorded in the Department's determinations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Who Can Request Repatriation and How
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation to Dr. Leslie L. Hartzell, NAGPRA Coordinator, California Department of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001, or by email at [email protected]. Requests must show by a preponderance of the evidence that the requester is a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated organization; competing requests must be resolved by the Department and joint requests are treated as a single request. Repatriation may occur on or after July 16, 2025.
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