American Museum of Natural History to Repatriate 10 Hawaiian Funerary Items Collected From Burial Caves
March 04, 2026
March 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History, New York, intends to repatriate 10 unassociated funerary objects from Hawaii after determining they are culturally affiliated under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
According to a notice issued through the National Park Service, the museum concluded that the items meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and are connected to Hui Iwi Kuamo. Repatriation may occur on or after . . .
According to a notice issued through the National Park Service, the museum concluded that the items meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and are connected to Hui Iwi Kuamo. Repatriation may occur on or after . . .