Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2011 Postcard, Arrow Top in Glacier National Park In addition to the extraordinary objects documenting the arts and culture of Great Plains […]
Treasures from Our West
Here in "Treasures from Our West," written by our curatorial staff for our "Points West" magazine, we share some of the extraordinary objects that make the Buffalo Bill Center of the West the premier destination—online or in person—to experience the American West. Works of western art, cultural and artistic objects from the Plains Indians, natural science specimens, amazing firearms, beautiful photographs, and artifacts exploring the history and myth of the Wild West—let us show you some of these "Treasures from Our West."
Treasures from Our West: Conestoga wagon model
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2011 Model of a Conestoga wagon This Conestoga wagon was made by the donor Nick Eggenhofer, a well-known western artist who immigrated […]
Treasures from Our West: American bison
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2012 American bison There is no more fitting icon to represent the Spirit of the American West or the Buffalo Bill Center […]
Treasures from Our West: Zane Grey rifle
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2011 Winchester Sporting Rifle made for Zane Grey One of the most lavishly embellished firearms in the Cody Firearms Museum is Zane […]
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of cowgirls from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2011 Cowgirls from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West on a Stagecoach Five cowgirls from the cast of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West dress the […]
Treasures from Our West: Lakota breastplate
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2011 Of Lakota origin, this breastplate from approximately 1890 is made of bone hair pipes with brass beads and leather fringe. A […]
