# 2026-08756: Archaeology Institute Plans Handover of Georgia Island Ceramic Vessels

2026-08756, Notice of Intended Repatriation: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-05-05, effective 2026-06-04 (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-08756
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 24275
- Published: 2026-05-05
- Effective: 2026-06-04
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Archaeology Institute Plans Handover of Georgia Island Ceramic Vessels

## Summary

The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology plans to return two ancient ceramic vessels to Native American tribes connected to Ossabaw Island, Georgia. This repatriation will start on or after June 4, 2026, honoring Native American traditions and respecting cultural heritage. No costs or hazards are involved, just a respectful handover of important cultural items.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Return of Two Ceramic Vessels: benefit, low. The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology intends to repatriate two unassociated funerary ceramic vessels. The items were removed from Ossabaw Island in 1895 and sent to the Institute in 1906, and repatriation may occur on or after June 4, 2026.
- Affiliation With Muscogee (Creek) Nation: benefit, low. The Institute determined the two ceramic vessels have a cultural affiliation with The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. That affiliation is a basis for repatriation decisions under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- How To Request Repatriation: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, the Institute must determine the most appropriate requestor; jo…

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## Sources
- [2026-08756 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/05/2026-08756/notice-of-intended-repatriation-robert-s-peabody-institute-of-archaeology-andover-ma)
- [2026-08756 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-05/pdf/2026-08756.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08756 (as of 2026-06-08).