University of Denver Museum of Anthropology Intends to Repatriate Cultural Items to Gila River Indian Community
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The University of Denver Museum of Anthropology intends to repatriate 12 cultural items to the Gila River Indian Community, Arizona. This decision follows museum determinations that the belongings consist of eight sacred objects and four objects of cultural patrimony.
The eight sacred objects include four basketry trays, three basketry bowls, and one bolo tie. These items were acquired in southern Arizona by James O'Brien and Colleen Anderson duri . . .
The eight sacred objects include four basketry trays, three basketry bowls, and one bolo tie. These items were acquired in southern Arizona by James O'Brien and Colleen Anderson duri . . .