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: Golden eagle taxidermy mount
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2010 Golden Eagle taxidermy mount, Draper Natural History Museum The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) inhabits…
Treasures from Our West: America swallow-tailed kite
American swallow-tailed kite The American swallow-tailed kite is a bird of prey related to other kites, eagles, hawks, and falcons. Prior to…
Treasures from Our West: three bald eagles
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2010 Photographer Gabby Barrus’s Three Bald Eagles in Winter Three bald eagles gather on a…
Treasures from Our West: River Otters
Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2015 North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) specimens Most of the animal specimens that inhabit…
Treasures from Our West: Arapaho Ghost Dance Dress
Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2007 Arapaho Ghost Dance Dress In 1890, Plains Indian people faced poverty, disease, and death…
Treasures from Our West: Salish cradle
Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2007 Salish Cradle Cradles continued to be made and used after Plains Indian people left…