The relentless wind moved the sea of grass like ocean waves. Staring across the tranquil distance it was difficult to imagine the bloodshed that had taken place on these hills […]
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Museum Minute: Lone Dog Winter Count
Winter counts are recordings of the Lakota tribal history. The Plains Indian Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has one winter count that is known as the […]
“Plains Indian Buffalo Cultures: Art from the Paul Dyck Collection” by Emma I. Hansen
BOOK NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Plains Indian Buffalo Cultures: Art from the Paul Dyck CollectionBy Emma I. Hansen Emma I. Hansen signs copies of her highly anticipated book on Thursday, […]
Plains Indian Weapons—Part 2: Stone War Club
In this second part of the series of blogs on Plains weaponry, I will introduce the stone-headed war club. Read part 1Read part 3 There are many types of clubs, […]
Continuity and Diversity: The Art of Arthur Amiotte – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2002 Continuity and Diversity: The Art of Arthur Amiotte By Emma I. HansenCurator Emerita, Plains Indian Museum Note: In 2002, the Buffalo Bill [Center […]
Treasures from Our West: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West “Cowboys & Indians” poster
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2016 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West “Cowboys & Indians” poster Buffalo Bill’s Wild West effectively marketed its appearances through bright, colorful posters depicting […]
