# 2025-11143: Denver Museum to Return Buckskin Charley's Sacred Hair Ornament

2025-11143, Notice of Intended Repatriation: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2025-06-17, effective 2025-07-17 (as of 2026-11-03).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-11143
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 90 FR 25636
- Published: 2025-06-17
- Effective: 2025-07-17
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-03

## In one line

Denver Museum to Return Buckskin Charley's Sacred Hair Ornament

## Summary

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science plans to return a sacred hair ornament to Native American tribes starting July 17, 2025. This special item, once owned by Buckskin Charley, has a rich history and cultural importance. No money changes hands, but the museum is making sure this respectful repatriation happens smoothly and on time.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Denver Museum of Nature & Science intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of a sacred object and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Museum to Return Sacred Hair Ornament: benefit, low. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science intends to return one sacred hair ornament (approximately four inches in diameter, ID# AC.24) that was once owned by Buckskin Charley. The museum has determined the object is a specific ceremonial item and has a cultural affiliation with the Southern Ute Indian…
- Who Can Request Repatriation and How: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Repatriation may occur on or after…

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## Sources
- [2025-11143 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/17/2025-11143/notice-of-intended-repatriation-denver-museum-of-nature-and-science-denver-co)
- [2025-11143 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-17/pdf/2025-11143.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-11143 (as of 2026-11-03).