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. “

Hoop and arrows. Sioux, Northern Plains. Wood, rawhide thongs, red paint, blue paint, yellow paint, horse hair, and feathers. Royal B. Hassrick Indian Collection. NA.503.5A-C
June 14, 2014

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…

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June 11, 2014

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…

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Bear claw necklace, Central Plains, ca. 1860. Otter hide, grizzly bear claws, glass beads, abalone shells, red ochre, porcupine quills. NA.203.1585
May 28, 2014

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…

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May 24, 2014

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…

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Pillow cover embroidered by Annie Oakley. 1.69.2120
May 23, 2014

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…

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Winchester Model 1866 Deluxe Sporting Rifle, ca. 1873. Embellished by Conrad Ulrich. Gift of the Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Corporation. 1988.8.3283
May 18, 2014

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…

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