UC Santa Barbara to Repatriate Ancient Woven Water Basket
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The University of California, Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum plans to return a special woven water basket to Native American tribes connected to it, starting January 16, 2026. This basket, made from natural materials and believed to come from Nevada, holds important cultural meaning. No money changes hands, but this repatriation honors Native traditions and respects their heritage.
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Woven water basket to be returned
The University of California, Santa Barbara plans to return one woven water basket (Accession 1965.49) believed to originate from Nevada to affiliated Native American groups. The repatriation may occur on or after January 16, 2026, and no money will change hands as part of the transfer.
Who may request repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in the notice may submit a written request for repatriation to Hugh Radde at the University of California, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA 93106) or by the email address listed in the notice. Requestors must show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated; repatriation to an accepted requestor may occur on or after January 16, 2026.
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