Detroit Museum Plans Return of Medicine Bag and Powder Horn
Published Date: 10/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Detroit Institute of Arts plans to return two important Native American items—a powder horn and a medicine bag—to the Stockbridge Munsee Community in Wisconsin. This repatriation will start on or after November 23, 2026. If anyone else wants to request these items, they need to send a written request to the museum soon.
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Two cultural items to be returned to tribe
The Detroit Institute of Arts intends to return two objects of cultural patrimony—a powder horn and a medicine (Mohican) bag—to the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. The repatriation may occur on or after November 23, 2026.
Others may request repatriation by evidence
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice may submit a written request for these items to Denene De Quintal, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 or by email at [email protected]. Requestors must show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated; competing requests will be resolved by the museum and joint requests count as a single request. Repatriation may occur on or after November 23, 2026.
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