Originally published in Points West magazineFall 1999 About Crow Indian Horses By Joseph Medicine CrowCrow Tribal Historian and Plains Indian Museum Advisory Board Member Around 1725 or 1770 a Crow Indian […]
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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 played games that developed their skills as hunters […]
A Pawnee Bear Claw Necklace
Similar to the status symbolism of buffalo horn and eagle feather bonnets, bear claw necklaces were worn by distinguished Pawnee, Otoe, and Omaha men as emblems of their accomplishments, honors, […]
Looking Back at Powwows Past
June in Cody, Wyoming is a vibrant time. The days are typically pleasant, with nights cool enough for a down jacket and a campfire. June is also Powwow time in […]
Conservation cleaning Plains Indian exhibitions
The Sparkle Team began its winter cleaning of the exhibits at the Center. The team is made up of interns and volunteers. Every winter we make our way among the […]
