野牛:平原之主
The 西方研究中心 (CWS) is excited to present “野牛:平原之主,” a sequel to the acclaimed 2022 show, “Stallions and Mares: Legends of the Plains.” 这个最新的展览, showcasing the work of more than 35 regional artists, explores the diverse facets of the Northern Plains buffalo. Featuring more than 60 pieces in various mediums, each artwork pays hom年龄 to the buffalo’s significance.
力量的象征, resilience and interconnectedness with the vast landscapes it inhabits, the buffalo holds a distinct place in the cultural herit年龄 of the Northern Plains. 受到美国土著部落的尊敬, the buffalo embodies concepts of abundance, 与自然和谐统一. Plains tribes hunted them as a primary food source, 但认真, 寻找肉的用途, 脂肪, 隐藏, horns and bones of the animals they killed.
As immigrants moved west in the 19th century, commercial hunting interests increased. Professional hunters contracted with railroad companies and 美国.S. military to supply meat for their personnel at isolated posts. The fur trade drove hundreds more market hunters to the plains, and buffalo 隐藏 was used to make everything from industrial machine belts and leather military clothing to fur rugs and coats.
强烈的狩猎, habitat destruction and climate changes in the 19th century nearly spelled doom for the buffalo. The roaming herds, estimated to have once numbered 30 million, dwindled to fewer than 1,000 by 1888. This decimation served military interests, making it easier to force Native Americans onto reservations. 但, South Dakota ranchers Frederick Dupree and James “Scotty” Philip saved the buffalo from extinction, 通过不断的努力, 大约有450个,在美国,大约有5000头水牛.S. 今天.
The buffalo's historical significance, 无论是在生态上还是文化上, 强调其持久的重要性. As you explore the galleries and witness the diverse artistic interpretations, you will uncover the stories that bind the buffalo to the soul of the plains. Building on the success of the horse exhibition, “野牛:平原之主” continues our commitment to offering an enriching and educational experience to further understanding and appreciation of the region.
“野牛:平原之主” opened April 3, 2024, and will run until Aug. 16, 2024. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Viewing hours are Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. 到5点.m. The exhibition is located in the Madsen/Nelson/Elmen Galleries of the Center's Fantle Building at 2121 S. 苏福尔斯的顶峰大道.