Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2008 Crow/Northern Plains bow case and quiver Hunting was necessary on the plains. Whether the Plains Indians used bows, arrows, lances, or later […]
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: 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 years. At first glance, one might think it […]
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 Trail of the Draper Natural History Museum is […]
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 animal sculptor and leader in monumental sculpture on […]
Treasures from Our West: Cased percussion pistols
Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2009 Cased percussion pistols In the 1830s, Henry Deringer Jr. (1806 – 1868) developed a small pocket pistol. Because it was so tiny, […]
Treasures from Our West: Cheyenne parfleche
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2007 Cheyenne parfleche A parfleche, made of folded rawhide, was used to carry clothing, food, and other belongings when Plains Indian people traveled. […]
