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: Babcock printing press
Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2012 Babcock drum cylinder printing press William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody is thought to be…
Treasures from Our West: Prairie Rattler by Don Coen
Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2012 Don Coen’s Prairie Rattler painting Artist Don Coen embraces the forgotten beauty and reality…
Treasures from Our West: Bow case and quiver
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2008 Crow/Northern Plains bow case and quiver Hunting was necessary on the plains. Whether the…
Treasures from Our West: Agate brooch, Louisa Cody
Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2008 Louisa Cody’s agate brooch Louisa Cody wore this fine agate brooch for many…
Treasures from Our West: Shiras bull moose
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2007 Shiras moose (Alces alces shiras) specimen Our overarching goal for exhibits in the Alpine-to-Plains…
Treasures from Our West: Indian Warrior by Alexander Phimister Proctor
Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2009 Alexander Phimister Proctor’s Indian Warrior sculpture Alexander Phimister Proctor is recognized as a skilled…