97-5213. 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, ...

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 9801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-5213]



[[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: [phone], fax (509) 963-
3215; or Dr. James Nason, Chair of the repatriation committee, Burke 
Museum, Box 353010, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, 
telephone [phone] 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