Dartmouth Museum to Return 45 Ancient Ceramic Items
Published Date: 6/4/2026
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Summary
The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College plans to return 45 Native American ceramic items to the tribes connected to them, starting July 6, 2026. These pottery pieces were collected nearly a century ago from Mississippi County, Arkansas, and now will be respectfully sent back. This move honors Native American heritage and follows important laws protecting cultural items.
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Return of 45 Native American Ceramics
The Hood Museum of Art plans to return 45 Native American ceramic pots, bowls, and jars collected from Mississippi County, Arkansas back to tribes with cultural ties, including the Quapaw Nation. The repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 2026.
Who Can Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request to the Hood Museum showing by a preponderance of the evidence that they are culturally affiliated. If competing requests are received, the Hood Museum must decide the most appropriate requestor; joint repatriation requests count as a single request. Repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 2026.
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