80 FR 17479 - Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College, Beloit, WI
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 62 (April 1, 2015)
National Park Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 62 (April 1, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-07396 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 1, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 17479-17480] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-07396] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-17697; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College, Beloit, WI AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Logan Museum of Anthropology, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the definition of sacred object and object of cultural patrimony. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should submit a written request to the Logan Museum of Anthropology. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural item to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to the Logan Museum of Anthropology at the address in this notice by May 1, 2015. ADDRESSES: William Green, Director, Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, WI 53511, telephone (608) 363- 2119, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate a cultural item under the control of the [[Page 17480]] Logan Museum of Anthropology that meets the definition of sacred object and object of cultural patrimony under 25 U.S.C. 3001. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American cultural item. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. History and Description of the Cultural Item In 2006, the estate of Rita Gaples donated a mask (catalog number RG 321) to the Logan Museum of Anthropology. Associated records indicate Ms. Gaples acquired the mask from Shango Galleries in Dallas, TX in 2005. The prior owner was Ronald Slowinski. It is not known when, how, or from whom Mr. Slowinski acquired the mask. Shango Gallery records identify the mask as a Jemez Apa' Kachina mask and indicate a date of manufacture of ca. 1930, though the records contain no rationale for this date. The mask is cylindrical in shape, with a flat base and two protruding ears. The mask is made of leather, stitched with cotton thread. On each ear, a rectangular piece of abalone shell is attached to the front surface by a leather thong through a perforation in the ear. Two sticks are secured with leather lacing to the top of the mask. The overall dimensions of the mask with the sticks are 16 inches in height and 19 inches in width. The front of the mask has perforations for the eyes and the mouth; the mouth is surrounded on the inside by pin-hole size perforations. The front of the mask is painted green, thinning or fading at the top. The eyes are surrounded by black side- facing triangles and the mouth by a small, circular rim of black paint. One red and one yellow band, both bordered in black, extend along the base of the mask and continue along the side and back toward the face, just below the eyes. The base of the mask shows wear from material that was probably attached as a collar. Four sets of leather ties are attached along the base and two long leather ties are attached from the inside. Stitching, covered by paint, extends vertically through the center of the back of the mask. The back of the mask is painted white, superimposed by images of three corn plants painted in black. The stem of each plant forms a toothed rake. The top of the mask is unpainted leather, and the stitching that attaches the top to the cylinder is not painted over, indicating the top was attached to the mask after the cylinder was built and painted. The top has pencil marks on the edges, which indicate where the pattern was drawn before the piece was cut. A letter ``R'' and the letters ``RC'' are painted in red on the interior of the top. The paint overall is matte in finish, flaky, and abrades easily. Brush marks are visible except in the green portion of the face, which appears to have been sprayed on. The corn images appear to have been painted over a previous layer of paint. Some of the previous layer is visible and apparently was also painted with corn stalks. The ears appear to have many layers of paint as evident by flaking red paint and green paint underneath. Both long sticks fastened to the top of the mask with leather ties are carved at one end into three segments; each segment is painted yellow, red, or brown. A small remnant of feather down is present on the leather. Also on top of the mask is an open appendage with a finial made of corn husk wrapped with cotton thread embedded with remnants of green pigment. The mask is incomplete in several respects, as it lacks the collar, top band, painted top, and feathers of Jemez Apa' masks. However, masks were repeatedly renewed, and the ``missing'' or unfinished features of this mask may indicate it was collected while undergoing or awaiting renovation. Consultation with the Pueblo of Jemez included a visit from Jemez representatives in 2010. Consultation and published sources demonstrate that the mask is culturally affiliated with the Pueblo of Jemez. Jemez Kachina masks play an active role in the religious life of the community. They are used in religious practice and are owned and cared for by religious societies rather than individuals. They are considered sacred and living persons--friends and family members--rather than objects. These masks cannot be alienated, appropriated, or conveyed by any individual regardless of whether or not the individual is a member of the Pueblo of Jemez. Determinations Made by the Logan Museum of Anthropology Officials of the Logan Museum of Anthropology have determined that:Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), the 1 cultural item described above is a specific ceremonial object needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American religions by their present-day adherents. Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(D), the 1 cultural item described above has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group or culture itself, rather than property owned by an individual. Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the sacred object and object of cultural patrimony and the Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico. Additional Requestors and Disposition Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to William Green, Director, Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, WI 53511, telephone (608) 363-2119, email [email protected], by May 1, 2015. After that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the sacred object and object of cultural patrimony to the Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico, may proceed. The Logan Museum of Anthropology is responsible for notifying the Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico, that this notice has been published. Dated: February 13, 2015. Melanie O'Brien, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2015-07396 Filed 3-31-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-P
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Between 1952 and 1953, human members curate oral traditions about by May 1, 2015. After that date, if no
remains representing, at minimum, two ancestral people living at the sites. additional requestors have come
individuals were removed from Castle A The Hopi Tribe of Arizona considers forward, transfer of control of the
in Yavapai County, AZ, by the National all of Arizona to be within traditional human remains and associated funerary
Park Service. No known individuals Hopi lands or within areas where Hopi objects to The Tribes may proceed.
were identified. No associated funerary clans migrated in the past. Evidence Montezuma Castle National
objects are present. demonstrating continuity between the Monument is responsible for notifying
In 1960, human remains representing, people of the Verde Valley during A.D. The Tribes that this notice has been
at minimum, eight individuals were 1125–1425 and the Hopi Tribe includes published.
removed from Swallet Cave in Yavapai archeological, anthropological, Dated: February 17, 2015.
County, AZ, during a salvage project by linguistic, folkloric, and oral traditions. Melanie O’Brien,
the National Park Service. No known Ceramic vessels made only on the Hopi
Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
individuals were identified. The one mesas are found at the sites and are
[FR Doc. 2015–07394 Filed 3–31–15; 8:45 am]
associated funerary object is a Tuzigoot similar to items made by historic and
modern Hopi people. Additionally, BILLING CODE 4312–50–P
red ceramic bowl.
In 1986, human remains representing, plain woven and painted textiles, coiled
at minimum, one individual were basketry, and woven matting are similar
to items made and used by modern Hopi DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
removed from Montezuma Castle in
Yavapai County, AZ, by National Park people. Living Hopi clan members also National Park Service
Service archeologists. No known have ancestral names and traditional
individuals were identified. The nine stories about specific events and people [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–17697;
at each site. PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000]
associated funerary objects are four
pieces of matting, one piece of textile, The Zuni Tribe of the Zuni
Reservation, New Mexico considers the Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
two sherds, one flake tool, and one Items: Logan Museum of
length of cordage. Verde Valley to be within the migration
path of ancestral Zuni people. Anthropology, Beloit College, Beloit,
The sites from which the human WI
remains and associated funerary objects Archeological evidence, including
were removed are located in the Verde similarities in ceramic designs, textiles, AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
Valley of Arizona. Most are multi-room and woven basketry, demonstrates ACTION: Notice.
masonry-walled pueblos or cliff continuity between the people of the
dwellings and all are classified as Verde Valley during A.D. 1125–1425 SUMMARY: The Logan Museum of
southern Sinagua. With one exception, and the people of Zuni. Anthropology, in consultation with the
Swallet Cave, all are dated to A.D. appropriate Indian tribes or Native
Determinations Made by Montezuma Hawaiian organizations, has determined
1125–1425. Swallet Cave, one of the Castle National Monument
pueblos on the inside cliff wall of that the cultural item listed in this
Officials of Montezuma Castle notice meets the definition of sacred
Montezuma Well, a natural limestone
National Monument have determined object and object of cultural patrimony.
sink hole with a lake fed by
that: Lineal descendants or representatives of
underground springs, is dated to A.D. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
1125–1300. any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
human remains described in this notice organization not identified in this notice
The Ak Chin Indian Community of represent the physical remains of 128
Maricopa (Ak Chin) Reservation, that wish to claim this cultural item
individuals of Native American should submit a written request to the
Arizona; Gila River Indian Community ancestry.
of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Logan Museum of Anthropology. If no
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), additional claimants come forward,
Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa the 83 objects described in this notice
Indian Community of the Salt River transfer of control of the cultural item to
are reasonably believed to have been the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or
Reservation; and Tohono O’odham placed with or near individual human
Nation of Arizona comprise one cultural Native Hawaiian organizations stated in
remains at the time of death or later as this notice may proceed.
group known as the O’odham. part of the death rite or ceremony. DATES: Lineal descendants or
Archeological artifacts found at the • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there
sites, including plain woven textiles, representatives of any Indian tribe or
is a relationship of shared group
coiled basketry, and twill matting, are Native Hawaiian organization not
identity that can be reasonably traced
similar to items made and used by identified in this notice that wish to
between the Native American human
historic O’odham people. claim this cultural item should submit
remains and associated funerary objects
The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, a written request with information in
and The Tribes.
Arizona and the Yavapai-Prescott Indian support of the claim to the Logan
Tribe (previously listed as the Yavapai- Additional Requestors and Disposition Museum of Anthropology at the address
Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Lineal descendants or representatives in this notice by May 1, 2015.
Reservation, Arizona) trace their of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian ADDRESSES: William Green, Director,
ancestry to Yavapai bands once living in organization not identified in this notice Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit
the Verde Valley. Continuity between that wish to request transfer of control College, 700 College St., Beloit, WI
53511, telephone (608) 363–2119, email
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the people of the Verde Valley during of these human remains and associated
A.D. 1125–1425 and the Fort McDowell funerary objects should submit a written greenb@beloit.edu.
Yavapai and Yavapai-Prescott tribes is request with information in support of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
demonstrated by geographic, linguistic, the request to Dorothy FireCloud, here given in accordance with the
folkloric, oral tradition, and historical Superintendent, Montezuma Castle Native American Graves Protection and
evidence. For example, there are National Monument, PO Box 219, Camp Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
specific Yavapai ancestral names for Verde, AZ 86322, telephone (928) 567– 3005, of the intent to repatriate a
Montezuma Well, and living tribal 5276, email dorothy_firecloud@nps.gov, cultural item under the control of the
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Logan Museum of Anthropology that painted over, indicating the top was ongoing historical, traditional, or
meets the definition of sacred object and attached to the mask after the cylinder cultural importance central to the
object of cultural patrimony under 25 was built and painted. The top has Native American group or culture itself,
U.S.C. 3001. pencil marks on the edges, which rather than property owned by an
This notice is published as part of the indicate where the pattern was drawn individual.
National Park Service’s administrative before the piece was cut. A letter ‘‘R’’ • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 and the letters ‘‘RC’’ are painted in red is a relationship of shared group
U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in on the interior of the top. The paint identity that can be reasonably traced
this notice are the sole responsibility of overall is matte in finish, flaky, and between the sacred object and object of
the museum, institution, or Federal abrades easily. Brush marks are visible cultural patrimony and the Pueblo of
agency that has control of the Native except in the green portion of the face, Jemez, New Mexico.
American cultural item. The National which appears to have been sprayed on.
Park Service is not responsible for the Additional Requestors and Disposition
The corn images appear to have been
determinations in this notice. painted over a previous layer of paint. Lineal descendants or representatives
Some of the previous layer is visible and of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
History and Description of the Cultural organization not identified in this notice
Item apparently was also painted with corn
stalks. The ears appear to have many that wish to claim this cultural item
In 2006, the estate of Rita Gaples layers of paint as evident by flaking red should submit a written request with
donated a mask (catalog number RG paint and green paint underneath. information in support of the claim to
321) to the Logan Museum of Both long sticks fastened to the top of William Green, Director, Logan Museum
Anthropology. Associated records the mask with leather ties are carved at of Anthropology, Beloit College, 700
indicate Ms. Gaples acquired the mask one end into three segments; each College St., Beloit, WI 53511, telephone
from Shango Galleries in Dallas, TX in segment is painted yellow, red, or (608) 363–2119, email greenb@
2005. The prior owner was Ronald brown. A small remnant of feather down beloit.edu, by May 1, 2015. After that
Slowinski. It is not known when, how, is present on the leather. Also on top of date, if no additional claimants have
or from whom Mr. Slowinski acquired the mask is an open appendage with a come forward, transfer of control of the
the mask. Shango Gallery records finial made of corn husk wrapped with sacred object and object of cultural
identify the mask as a Jemez Apa’ cotton thread embedded with remnants patrimony to the Pueblo of Jemez, New
Kachina mask and indicate a date of of green pigment. Mexico, may proceed.
manufacture of ca. 1930, though the The mask is incomplete in several The Logan Museum of Anthropology
records contain no rationale for this respects, as it lacks the collar, top band, is responsible for notifying the Pueblo of
date. painted top, and feathers of Jemez Apa’ Jemez, New Mexico, that this notice has
The mask is cylindrical in shape, with masks. However, masks were repeatedly been published.
a flat base and two protruding ears. The renewed, and the ‘‘missing’’ or Dated: February 13, 2015.
mask is made of leather, stitched with unfinished features of this mask may
cotton thread. On each ear, a rectangular Melanie O’Brien,
indicate it was collected while Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
piece of abalone shell is attached to the undergoing or awaiting renovation.
front surface by a leather thong through [FR Doc. 2015–07396 Filed 3–31–15; 8:45 am]
Consultation with the Pueblo of Jemez
a perforation in the ear. Two sticks are included a visit from Jemez BILLING CODE 4312–50–P
secured with leather lacing to the top of representatives in 2010. Consultation
the mask. The overall dimensions of the and published sources demonstrate that
mask with the sticks are 16 inches in DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
the mask is culturally affiliated with the
height and 19 inches in width. The front Pueblo of Jemez. Jemez Kachina masks
of the mask has perforations for the eyes National Park Service
play an active role in the religious life
and the mouth; the mouth is surrounded of the community. They are used in [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–17621;
on the inside by pin-hole size religious practice and are owned and PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000]
perforations. The front of the mask is cared for by religious societies rather
painted green, thinning or fading at the Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
than individuals. They are considered Items: U.S. Department of the Interior,
top. The eyes are surrounded by black sacred and living persons—friends and
side-facing triangles and the mouth by National Park Service, Gulf Islands
family members—rather than objects. National Seashore, Gulf Breeze, FL
a small, circular rim of black paint. One These masks cannot be alienated,
red and one yellow band, both bordered appropriated, or conveyed by any AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
in black, extend along the base of the individual regardless of whether or not ACTION: Notice.
mask and continue along the side and the individual is a member of the
back toward the face, just below the Pueblo of Jemez. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the
eyes. The base of the mask shows wear Interior, National Park Service, Gulf
from material that was probably Determinations Made by the Logan Islands National Seashore, in
attached as a collar. Four sets of leather Museum of Anthropology consultation with the appropriate
ties are attached along the base and two Officials of the Logan Museum of Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
long leather ties are attached from the Anthropology have determined that: organizations, has determined that the
inside. Stitching, covered by paint, • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), cultural items listed in this notice meet
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
extends vertically through the center of the 1 cultural item described above is a the definition of unassociated funerary
the back of the mask. The back of the specific ceremonial object needed by objects. Lineal descendants or
mask is painted white, superimposed by traditional Native American religious representatives of any Indian tribe or
images of three corn plants painted in leaders for the practice of traditional Native Hawaiian organization not
black. The stem of each plant forms a Native American religions by their identified in this notice that wish to
toothed rake. The top of the mask is present-day adherents. claim these cultural items should
unpainted leather, and the stitching that • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(D), submit a written request to Gulf Islands
attaches the top to the cylinder is not the 1 cultural item described above has National Seashore. If no additional
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