[Federal Register: March 4, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 42)]
[Notices]
[Page 9801]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr04mr97-65]

[[Page 9801]]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains
From Kitsap County, WA, in the Possession of the Department of
Anthropology, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, and
Associated Funerary Objects from Kitsap County, WA in the Possession of
The Burke Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

AGENCY: National Park Service

ACTION: Notice

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Notice is hereby given in accordance with provisions of the Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
3003 (d), of the completion of an inventory of Native American human
remains from Kitsap County, WA, in the possession of the Department of
Anthropology, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA; and
associated funerary objects from Kitsap County, WA in the possession of
The Burke Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Central
Washington University Department of Anthropology professional staff and
of the associated funerary object by the Burke Museum professional
staff. Both of these assessments were made in consultation with
representatives of the Skokomish Indian Tribe.
    In 1925, human remains representing one individual were recovered
near Holly, Kitsap County, WA by Mr. Albert Pfundt on his property. In
1974, these human remains were transferred from the Burke Museum to the
Department of Anthropology, Central Washington University. No known
individuals were identified. The thirteen associated funerary objects
include antler wedges and fragments, bone points, a harpoon valve, a
harpoon point. These associated funerary objects were donated to the
Burke Museum in 1942 by Mr. Albert Pfundt. According to the Burke
Museum's accession ledger, all these objects were found with the human
remains under the stump of a tree estimated to be 300-400 years old.
    Anthropological evidence indicates continuous 2,000 year occupation
of this part of Kitsap County, WA into the historic period, based on
oral history and continuity of technology. Consultation evidence
presented by representative of the Skokomish Indian Tribe indicate the
Skokomish have occupied this area throughout this period.
    Based on the above mentioned information, Central Washington
University officials have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2
(d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical remains
of one individual of Native American ancestry. The Burke Museum
officials have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the
thirteen objects listed 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. Lastly, Central Washington
University officials and The Burke Museum officials have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared
group identity which can be reasonably traced between these Native
American human remains and associated funerary objects and the
Skokomish Indian Tribe.
    This notice has been sent to officials of the Skokomish Indian
Tribe. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself
to be culturally affiliated with these human remains and associated
funerary objects should contact Steven Hackenberger, Chair, Department
of Anthropology, Central Washington University, 400 E. 8th Ave.,
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7544; telephone: (509) 963-3201, fax (509) 963-
3215; or Dr. James Nason, Chair of the repatriation committee, Burke
Museum, Box 353010, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195,
telephone (206) 543-9680 before April 3, 1997. Repatriation of the
human remains and associated funerary objects to the Skokomish Indian
Tribe may begin after that date if no additional claimants come
forward.

Dated: February 26, 1997.
Francis P. McManamon,
Departmental Consulting Archeologist,
Manager, Archeology and Ethnography Program.
[FR Doc. 97-5213 Filed 3-3-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-70-F

Back to the top

Back to National-NAGPRA