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: Saddle
Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2008 Saddle made for William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody This western saddle was made for…
Treasures from Our West: Medicine Robe by Maynard Dixon
Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2010 Maynard Dixon’s The Medicine Robe As a young man, Maynard Dixon admired the vivid…
Treasures from Our West: beaded pin
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2008 Native American Church beaded pin The Native American Church combines elements of traditional tribal…
Treasures from Our West: American air pistol
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2009 American air pistol, ca. 1869 – 1872 Air guns fire projectiles by means of…
Treasures from Our West: Ferruginous hawk specimen
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2008 Ferruginous hawk (buteo regalis) specimen Natural history museum collections preserve a record of life…
Treasures from Our West: Poster of Chief Iron Tail
Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall 2007 Poster of Chief Iron Tail This poster is one of the most colorful and…