80 FR 17480 - Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Gulf Breeze, FL
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 | 2015-07413 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 1, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 17480-17481] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-07413] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-17621; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Gulf Breeze, FL AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural items listed in this notice meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request to Gulf Islands National Seashore. If no additional [[Page 17481]] claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items 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 these cultural items should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to Gulf Islands National Seashore at the address in this notice by May 1, 2015. ADDRESSES: Daniel R. Brown, Gulf Islands National Seashore, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, telephone (850) 934-2600, 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 cultural items under the control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Gulf Breeze, FL that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects 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 Superintendent, Gulf Islands National Seashore. History and Description of the Cultural Items Between 1964 and 1965, three cultural items were removed from Naval Live Oaks Reservation in Santa Rosa County, FL. These cultural items were associated with three burials. According to the excavation report one set of remains was re-interred. Given the reported conditions of the remains in the other two burials, it is likely that they were left in-situ or re-interred, but neither can be confirmed. At the time of the excavation, the Naval Live Oaks Reservation Cemetery was under the jurisdiction of the State of Florida. In 1971, the site became part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. The objects appear to have been curated at the Fort Walton Temple Mound Museum until 1981, when they were donated to Gulf Islands National Seashore by curator Yulee Lazarus. The objects are currently curated at the National Park Service's Southeast Archeological Center. The three unassociated funerary objects are one pig bone, one iron fragment, and one shell fragment. Analysis of ceramic vessel fragments indicates that the Naval Live Oaks Reservation Cemetery site was in use during the Bear Point phase of the Pensacola period (A.D. 1500 to 1700). Historical documentation places the Pensacola Indians in the area of the Naval Live Oak Reservation Cemetery site during that time period. The Pensacola culture extended along the western Gulf coast of Florida, but also shared ceramic styles with groups in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Conflict in the 18th century displaced the Pensacola people in Florida, and historical evidence indicates that some were assimilated into the Choctaw. Others were likely absorbed by the Creek Indians when they overtook the area. Pensacola people are also believed to have gone west with other area tribes to join the Tunica-Biloxi Indians. The Pensacola spoke a Muscogean language; other Muscogee language family speakers include the Alabama, Seminole, Miccosukee, and Coushatta. Determinations Made by Gulf Islands National Seashore Officials of Gulf Islands National Seashore have determined that:Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B), the three cultural items described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony and are believed, by a preponderance of the evidence, to have been removed from a specific burial site of a Native American individual. Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the unassociated funerary objects and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (previously listed as the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas); Alabama- Quassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Jena Band of Choctaw Indians; Kialegee Tribal Town; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians; Poarch Band of Creeks (previously listed as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama); Seminole Tribe of Florida (previously listed as the Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood & Tampa Reservations)); The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Thlopthlocco Tribal Town; and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe. 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 these cultural items should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to Daniel R. Brown, Gulf Islands National Seashore, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, telephone (850) 934-2600, email [email protected], by May 1, 2015. After that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the unassociated funerary objects to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (previously listed as the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas); Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Jena Band of Choctaw Indians; Kialegee Tribal Town; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians; Poarch Band of Creeks (previously listed as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama); Seminole Tribe of Florida (previously listed as the Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood & Tampa Reservations)); The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Thlopthlocco Tribal Town; and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe may proceed. The Gulf Islands National Seashore is responsible for notifying the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (previously listed as the Alabama- Coushatta Tribes of Texas); Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Jena Band of Choctaw Indians; Kialegee Tribal Town; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians; Poarch Band of Creeks (previously listed as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama); Seminole Tribe of Florida (previously listed as the Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood & Tampa Reservations)); The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Thlopthlocco Tribal Town; and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe that this notice has been published. Dated: February 17, 2015. Melanie O'Brien, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2015-07413 Filed 3-31-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-50-P
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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
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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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claimants come forward, transfer of Reservation Cemetery site was in use information in support of the claim to
control of the cultural items to the lineal during the Bear Point phase of the Daniel R. Brown, Gulf Islands National
descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Pensacola period (A.D. 1500 to 1700). Seashore, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway,
Hawaiian organizations stated in this Historical documentation places the Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, telephone (850)
notice may proceed. Pensacola Indians in the area of the 934–2600, email daniel_r_brown@
DATES: Lineal descendants or Naval Live Oak Reservation Cemetery nps.gov, by May 1, 2015. After that date,
representatives of any Indian tribe or site during that time period. The if no additional claimants have come
Native Hawaiian organization not Pensacola culture extended along the forward, transfer of control of the
identified in this notice that wish to western Gulf coast of Florida, but also unassociated funerary objects to the
claim these cultural items should shared ceramic styles with groups in Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
submit a written request with Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. (previously listed as the Alabama-
information in support of the claim to Conflict in the 18th century displaced Coushatta Tribes of Texas); Alabama-
Gulf Islands National Seashore at the the Pensacola people in Florida, and Quassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe
address in this notice by May 1, 2015. historical evidence indicates that some of Louisiana; Jena Band of Choctaw
ADDRESSES: Daniel R. Brown, Gulf
were assimilated into the Choctaw. Indians; Kialegee Tribal Town;
Others were likely absorbed by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians;
Islands National Seashore, 1801 Gulf
Creek Indians when they overtook the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians;
Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563,
area. Pensacola people are also believed Poarch Band of Creeks (previously listed
telephone (850) 934–2600, email daniel_
to have gone west with other area tribes as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of
r_brown@nps.gov.
to join the Tunica-Biloxi Indians. The Alabama); Seminole Tribe of Florida
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Pensacola spoke a Muscogean language; (previously listed as the Seminole Tribe
here given in accordance with the other Muscogee language family of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton,
Native American Graves Protection and speakers include the Alabama, Hollywood & Tampa Reservations)); The
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. Seminole, Miccosukee, and Coushatta. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; The
3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole
items under the control of the U.S. Determinations Made by Gulf Islands
National Seashore Nation of Oklahoma; Thlopthlocco
Department of the Interior, National Tribal Town; and Tunica-Biloxi Indian
Park Service, Gulf Islands National Officials of Gulf Islands National Tribe may proceed.
Seashore, Gulf Breeze, FL that meet the Seashore have determined that: The Gulf Islands National Seashore is
definition of unassociated funerary • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B), responsible for notifying the Alabama-
objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001. the three cultural items described above Coushatta Tribe of Texas (previously
This notice is published as part of the are reasonably believed to have been listed as the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes
National Park Service’s administrative placed with or near individual human of Texas); Alabama-Quassarte Tribal
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 remains at the time of death or later as Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana;
U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in part of the death rite or ceremony and Jena Band of Choctaw Indians; Kialegee
this notice are the sole responsibility of are believed, by a preponderance of the Tribal Town; Miccosukee Tribe of
the Superintendent, Gulf Islands evidence, to have been removed from a Indians; Mississippi Band of Choctaw
National Seashore. specific burial site of a Native American Indians; Poarch Band of Creeks
History and Description of the Cultural individual. (previously listed as the Poarch Band of
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there Creek Indians of Alabama); Seminole
Items
is a relationship of shared group Tribe of Florida (previously listed as the
Between 1964 and 1965, three identity that can be reasonably traced Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big
cultural items were removed from Naval between the unassociated funerary Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood & Tampa
Live Oaks Reservation in Santa Rosa objects and the Alabama-Coushatta Reservations)); The Choctaw Nation of
County, FL. These cultural items were Tribe of Texas (previously listed as the Oklahoma; The Muscogee (Creek)
associated with three burials. According Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas); Nation; The Seminole Nation of
to the excavation report one set of Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town; Oklahoma; Thlopthlocco Tribal Town;
remains was re-interred. Given the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Jena Band and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe that this
reported conditions of the remains in of Choctaw Indians; Kialegee Tribal notice has been published.
the other two burials, it is likely that Town; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians;
they were left in-situ or re-interred, but Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians; Dated: February 17, 2015.
neither can be confirmed. At the time of Poarch Band of Creeks (previously listed Melanie O’Brien,
the excavation, the Naval Live Oaks as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
Reservation Cemetery was under the Alabama); Seminole Tribe of Florida [FR Doc. 2015–07413 Filed 3–31–15; 8:45 am]
jurisdiction of the State of Florida. In (previously listed as the Seminole Tribe BILLING CODE 4310–50–P
1971, the site became part of Gulf of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton,
Islands National Seashore. The objects Hollywood & Tampa Reservations)); The
appear to have been curated at the Fort Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; The DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Walton Temple Mound Museum until Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole
1981, when they were donated to Gulf Nation of Oklahoma; Thlopthlocco National Park Service
Islands National Seashore by curator Tribal Town; and Tunica-Biloxi Indian [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–17699:
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Yulee Lazarus. The objects are currently Tribe. PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000]
curated at the National Park Service’s
Southeast Archeological Center. The Additional Requestors and Disposition Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
three unassociated funerary objects are Lineal descendants or representatives Items: Arizona State Museum,
one pig bone, one iron fragment, and of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
one shell fragment. organization not identified in this notice AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
Analysis of ceramic vessel fragments that wish to claim these cultural items
ACTION: Notice.
indicates that the Naval Live Oaks should submit a written request with
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