[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57705-57706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28808]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains 
and Associated Funerary Objects from the Hawaiian Islands in the 
Possession of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu, HI

AGENCY: National Park Service, DOI.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Notice is hereby given in accordance with provisions of the Native 
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 43 CFR 10.9, 
of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated 
funerary objects from the Hawaiian Islands in the possession of the 
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu, HI.
    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Bishop 
Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of the 
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the Hawai'i Island Burial Council, 
the Kaua'i/Ni'ihau Island Burial Council, the Maui/Lanai'i Island 
Burial Council, the Moloka'i Island Burial Council, the O'ahu Island 
Burial Council, Ka Lahui Hawai'i, Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, 
and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
    In 1891, human remains representing 24 individuals from unknown 
locations in the Hawaiian Islands were transferred to the Bishop Museum 
from the Hawaiian Government Museum collections. No known individuals 
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1910, human remains representing one individual from an unknown 
location in the Hawaiian Islands were donated to the Bishop Museum by 
the Hawaiian Board of Missions. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1928, human remains representing one individual from an unknown 
location in the Hawaiian Islands were donated to the Bishop Museum by 
an unknown donor. No known individual was identified. The one 
associated funerary object is a burial kapa.
    In 1928, human remains representing four individuals from unknown 
location(s) in the Hawaiian Islands were donated to the Bishop Museum 
by an unknown donor. No known individuals were identified. The six 
associated funerary objects are kapa, basketry, newspaper, and a wood 
block with glass fragment.
    In 1952, human remains representing one individual were donated to 
the Bishop Museum by the Estate of Samuel Damon. These remains had been 
removed as some earlier date from an unknown burial cave. No known 
individual was identified. The one associated funerary object is a 
piece of kapa.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing two individuals from 
unknown location(s) in the Hawaiian Islands were donated to the Bishop 
Museum by an unknown donor. In 1995, these human remains were found in 
Bishop Museum collections and accessioned at that time. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1995, human remains representing three individuals were found in 
Bishop Museum collections and accessioned at that time. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1996, human remains representing 55 individuals were found in 
Bishop Museum collections and accessioned at that time. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Also in 1996, human remains representing four individuals were 
found in Bishop Museum collections and accessioned at that time. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    During consultation with Native Hawaiian organizations, the Bishop 
Museum decided that no attempt would be made to determine the age of 
the human remains. Geographic location, manner of interment, and types 
of associated funerary object are all consistent with Native Hawaiian 
tradition.
    Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Bishop 
Museum have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(1), the human 
remains listed above represent the physical remains of 95 individuals 
of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Bishop Museum have also 
determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(2), the eight objects 
listed above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near 
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remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or 
ceremony. Lastly, officials of the Bishop Museum have determined that, 
pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (e), 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 Association of 
Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the Hawai'i Island Burial Council, the Kaua'i/
Ni'ihau Island Burial Council, the Maui/Lanai'i Island Burial Council, 
the Moloka'i Island Burial Council, the O'ahu Island Burial Council, Ka 
Lahui Hawai'i, Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, and the Office of 
Hawaiian Affairs.
    This notice has been sent to officials of the Association of 
Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the Hawai'i Island Burial Council, the Kaua'i/
Ni'ihau Island Burial Council, the Maui/Lanai'i Island Burial Council, 
the Moloka'i Island Burial Council, the O'ahu Island Burial Council, Ka 
Lahui Hawai'i, Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, and the Office of 
Hawaiian Affairs. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that 
believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these human remains 
and associated funerary objects should contact Janet Ness, Registrar, 
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, HI 96817; 
telephone: (808) 848-4105, before November 27, 1998. Repatriation of 
the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Association of 
Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the Hawai'i Island Burial Council, the Kaua'i/
Ni'ihau Island Burial Council, the Maui/Lanai'i Island Burial Council, 
the Moloka'i Island Burial Council, the O'ahu Island Burial Council, Ka 
Lahui Hawai'i, Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, and the Office of 
Hawaiian Affairs may begin after that date if no additional claimants 
come forward.
Dated: October 15, 1998.
Francis P. McManamon,
Departmental Consulting Archeologist,
Archeology and Ethnography Program.
[FR Doc. 98-28808 Filed 10-27-98; 8:45 am]
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