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: Native American Church cross
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2010 The Native American Church combines elements of traditional tribal religions and Christianity. Developed…
Treasures from Our West: George Armstrong Custer target rifle
Originally published in Points West in Fall 2010 Target rifle that belonged to George Armstrong Custer Although he did not take it…
Treasures from Our West: “Dear Mr. Catlin…I Love You” by Paul Dyck
Originally published in Points West in Fall 2010 Paul Dyck pays tribute to his idol, George Catlin, one of the first to…
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of red-headed duck
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2009 Gabby Barrus’s photograph of a red-headed duck, and Barrus For wildlife aficionados in…
Treasures from Our West: Partial bison skeleton
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Winter 2009 The American bison (Bison bison), also known as buffalo, once ranged throughout the…
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of William F. Cody at Wild Bill Hickok’s grave
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2008 William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody at Wild Bill Hickock’s grave Outlaws of necessity…