[Federal Register: November 1, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 210)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items in the Possession
of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Notice is hereby given under the Native American Graves Protection
and Repatriation Act, 43 CFR 10.10(a)(3), of the intent to repatriate
cultural items in the possession of the State Historical Society of
Wisconsin, Madison, WI which meet the definition of ``sacred object''
and ``object of cultural patrimony'' under Section 2 of the Act.
    The two cultural items consist of one brass kettle water drum and
one carved gourd rattle with a wooden handle.
    In 1958, this drum and rattle were purchased by the State
Historical Society of Wisconsin, along with other related objects, from
Mr. Sam Blowsnake (Carley) of Linden Station, WI.
    Consultation evidence presented by representatives of the HoChunk
Nation of Wisconsin confirms that both these cultural items are used in
traditional peyote ceremonies of the Native American Church.
Representatives of the HoChunk Nation have also stated that these items
are needed by traditional religious leaders for the practice of
traditional Native American religion by their present-day adherents.
Representatives of the HoChunk Nation have also indicated that these
items are owned communally and no individual had the right to sell or
otherwise alienate these items.
    The one cultural item consists of a pipe with stem.
    In 1922, this pipe was donated to the State Historical Society of
Wisconsin by W.J. Langdon of Sumner, WA. Associated documentation state
that this pipe is the ``Pipe used by the Wisconsin Winnebago chief,
Yellow Thunder (Wau-kaun-chah-zee-kah).''
    Consultation evidence presented by representatives of the HoChunk
Nation of Wisconsin confirms that this is the Yellow Thunder pipe used
in traditional lodge ceremonies. Representatives of the HoChunk Nation
have also stated that this item is needed by traditional religious
leaders for the practice of traditional Native American religion by
their present-day adherents.
    Based on the above-mentioned information, officials of the State
Historical Society of Wisconsin have determined that, pursuant to 43
CFR 10.2(d)(3), these three cultural items are specific ceremonial
objects needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for the
practice of traditional Native American religions by their present-day
adherents. Officials of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin have
also determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2(d)(4), these two cultural
items have ongoing historical, traditional, and cultural importance
central to the tribe itself, and could not have been alienated,
appropriated, or conveyed by any individual. Lastly, officials of the
State Historical Society of Wisconsin have also determined that,
pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2(e), there is a relationship of shared group
identity which can be reasonably traced between these items and the
HoChunk Nation of Wisconsin.
    This notice has been sent to officials of the HoChunk Nation of
Wisconsin and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Representatives of any
other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated
with these objects should contact Ms. Jennifer Kolb, Director, Museum
Archeology Program, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 816 State
Street, Madison, WI 53706; telephone (608) 264-6560; e-mail:
jlkolb@mail.shsw.wisc.edu, before December 1, 1999. Repatriation of
these objects to the HoChunk Nation of Wisconsin may begin after that
date if no additional claimants come forward.

    Dated: October 21, 1999.
Francis P. McManamon,
Departmental Consulting Archeologist, Manager, Archeology and
Ethnography Program.
[FR Doc. 99-28290 Filed 10-29-99; 8:45 am]
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