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: World War I Luger
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2011 World War I Luger A vintage firearm that is left in its original…
Treasures from Our West: “Poultry Mashes” by William Shepherd
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2011 Painting: Poultry Mashes by William Shepherd A representative example of Wyoming native William…
Treasures from Our West: Horn of plenty
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2010 Ornate horn of plenty This unique piece was a gift from Mr. and…
Treasures from Our West: Huffman photograph of sheep herd
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2010 L.A Huffman Photograph: Herd of sheep in the Powder River badlands There was…
Treasures from Our West: Cooper’s hawk specimens
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2010 Visitors with our popular natural history behind-the-scenes tours are often surprised by the…
Treasures from Our West: Banner
Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2010 Arthur Amiotte, an Oglala Lakota artist and member of the Plains Indian Museum Advisory Board,…