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: Plains Indian game of hoop and arrows
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2010 Plains Indian game of hoop and arrows In Plains Indian culture, boys and men…
Treasures from Our West: Lakota Lance
Feathered LanceLakota (Sioux), Northern Plains, ca. 1840 This feathered lance, nearly seven feet long, is on display in the newest gallery of…

Treasures from Our West: Bear claw necklace
Treasures from Our West Bear claw necklace from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection This stunning necklace from the Central…

Treasures from Our West: Buffalo Hide Lodge
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2013 Northern Plains buffalo hide lodge The buffalo hide lodge or tipi is one of…

Treasures from Our West: Annie Oakley pillow cover
Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall 2008 Annie Oakley embroidered pillow cover This linen pillow cover was embroidered by Annie…

Treasures from Our West: Embellished Winchester Model 1866
Winchester Model 1866: Beauty and Power The name Winchester has always been associated with the development of the American West. This historic…