Exhibits

The Apsáalooke people, often referred to as the Crow, are known for their bravery and artistry, and their rich culture has developed over centuries in the Northern Plains. The Apsáalooke Women and Warriors project is a multi-format undertaking that presents a rich narrative of the Apsáalooke cultural past, figures the present-day Apsáalooke identity, and presents a vision for the future. Through writing, images, and sound, contemporary Apsáalooke artists and intellectuals convey the worldview of the Apsáalooke people, with each contributor offering a unique perspective.

This book accompanies a multi-site exhibition at the Field Museum and the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society of the University of Chicago. It combines images of contemporary and historic Apsáalooke cultural items and includes essays by Apsáalooke writers. While it works in concert with the exhibition, it also stands alone as a significant exploration of the iconography, lifeways, and cosmologies of the Apsáalooke people.

• Hardcover
• 200 pages
• Edited by Nina Sanders and Dieter Roelstraete

Bugs are all around us. Whether they're flying, crawling, or digging deep below our feet, they live fascinating lives that we often don't see. Share with others how much you loved Fantastic Bug Encounters! or just how much you love bees with this adult graphic tee!

 

• Material: 100% cotton
• Adult fit
• Field Museum exclusive

Printed in Colorado, this long sleeve shirt is sustainably made, each tee is made from 6.5 recycled plastic water bottles! Everyone will be impressed by this SUE the T. rex shirt and the exceptionally soft touch. 

• Material: Plastic bottles
• Adult fit
• Printed in the U.S.A.
• Field Museum exclusive

Scientific Explorer Butterfly Science lets kids become the butterfly. Make a butterfly mask, display butterflies and watch them go on a mechanical spinner, follow a caterpillar from cocoon to the sky and learn other science facts!

• Includes: Caterpillar mold, chrysalis mold, modeling dough, 6 butterfly wings, 6 butterfly body tops with bottoms, butterfly tongue with mask, butterfly wing, butterfly flyer, and easy instructions
• Makes a great educational gift!
• For ages 6 years and older

The highlight and focus of Crow Fair is the pow wow which features dancers from visiting tribes as well as Crow tribal members. It is a time for connection and cultural celebration. Sisters Knowledge mug features a young woman in her elk tooth dress dancing to the beat of the drum.

• Holds 15oz
• Material: Ceramic
• Dishwasher safe
• Sisters Knowledge by Del Curfman, 2020

About Del Curfman

Curfman is known for his work with Apsáalooke imagery explores heritage, tradition, and humanity through painting. He earned his BFA in Studio Arts with a focus on painting at the Institute of American Indian Arts of Santa Fe. As an emerging artist and enrolled tribal member, Curfman looks to contribute to contemporary Native Artist history through his artwork and community-based projects.

This card game series helps children learn and communicate while having fun. Players collect illustrated cards by correctly answering knowledge-based questions.Card topics includes: ants, black widow spiders, earthworms, honey bees, ladybugs, praying mantis, water striders, and many more!

• Includes: 30 professionally illustrated cards
• 2-8 players
• For ages 7 years plus

Every Crow Fair features a parade where our elders and tribe come together to celebrate Crow culture, traditional garb and wear, and traditional arts such as bead and quilt work. This coffee mug features a community member in his regalia, especially striking is his beautiful headdress.

• Holds 15oz
• Material: Ceramic
• Dishwasher safe
• Motion in Red by Del Curfman, 2020
  
  

About Del Curfman

Curfman is known for his work with Apsáalooke imagery explores heritage, tradition, and humanity through painting. He earned his BFA in Studio Arts with a focus on painting at the Institute of American Indian Arts of Santa Fe. As an emerging artist and enrolled tribal member, Curfman looks to contribute to contemporary Native Artist history through his artwork and community-based projects.

Add a yummy addition to party favor bags or just have a fun snack with a SUE the T.rex lollipop. This delicious cherry-flavored treat is the perfect size for anyone with a sweet tooth.

 

• Size: 2" W x 6" H
• Flavor: Cherry
• Makes a great souvenir!

Máximo meaning "most" in Spanish, is our Titanosaur cast that reaches 122 feet long and 28 feet tall situated in Stanley Hall. Modeled from the fossil bones excavated in Argentina, this touchable cast creates the unbelievable size of the largest animal to ever live on earth. Now you can remember your visit with Máximo when you take home this cotton-blend hoodie.

 

• Material: 54% cotton, 46% polyester
• Adult fit
• Fleece lined

The "All My Relations" blanket features designs of the Apsáalooke (Crow) and Tsetsehestahese/So’taeo’o (Northern Cheyenne) to honor and recognize the proud nations of designer Bethany Yellowtail who is featured in the Apsáalooke Women and Warriors exhibition.

Cross-laden vertical stripes speak to Crow elements, while horizontal stripes and the Morning Star pattern reflect the Northern Cheyenne. Traditionally, the two tribes were enemies with a longstanding rivalry dating back to the days when they lived freely and buffalo roamed the Great Plains. This design weaves the differences and blends the similarities of each tribal nation in a harmonious symbol of unity.

• Size: Queen size
• Material: 100% New Zealand wool
• Care: Dry clean 

About Bethany Yellowtail

Bethany Yellowtail is a fashion designer originally from the Crow (Apsáalooke) and Northern Cheyenne (Tsetsehestahese & So’taeo’o) Nations in southeastern Montana. Bethany’s artistic vision and work is irremovable from her social justice vision for her community: not only does she provide employment for dozens of artists, Bethany was active in the No-DAPL and women’s rights movements, fundraising thousands of dollars through apparel sales, teaching ribbon skirt workshops on-site at the water protector camp, and creating a silk scarf to represent the women’s march on Washington.

Super soft and RAWRsome! These extra soft SUE the T. rex lounge pants have wide straight legs for the most comfort, they also feature side pockets, a button fly and an elastic drawstring waistband that ensures pinch-free comfort.

 

• Material: 92% polyester, 8% spandex
• Drawstring closure
• Side Pockets

Enjoy a refreshing beverage in this Bee rocks glass. Each glass is hand screen printed.

• Holds 11 oz
• Care: Hand wash recommended, top rack dishwasher safe.
• Made in the U.S.A.

Designed by an enrolled member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Tribe of Montana, this Crow Style Tote Bag is a spacious and trendy bag to help you carry around everything that matters.

• Size: 15" W x 15" H, 11.8" L Handle
• Material: 100% weather-resistant polyester
• Maximum weight limit: 44 lbs
• Designed by Della BigHair-Stump

This cotton tee is soft and breathable and best yet, features a geometric illustration of SUE the T. rex. Perfect for your young one to wear in warmer weather or layer on colder days. 

• Material: 100% cotton
• Youth fit
• Field Museum exclusive

Grapefruit Soak

The mixture of salts, flowers, clays, essential oils and bee pollen gets poured into one of the included mesh soaking pouches then dropped into your tub. After the ingredients dissolve in the warm water like a tea bag, you have an elegant bath that not only relaxes your muscles but moisturizes your skin. Once finished, simply throw away the pouch!

• Ingredients: Dead sea salt, pink Himalayan salt, dried hibiscus flower, rose clay, bee pollen, pink grapefruit essential oil
• Size: 2 oz
• Handmade in the U.S.A.

Comfort around the clock is guaranteed when you wear these men's SUE the T. rex boxer shorts. These underwear feature soft, comfortable fabric without any itchy tags.

 

• Material: 92% polyester, 8% spandex
• Elastic waist
• Button-fly closure

Did you know there are places you can go to surround yourself with butterflies, like the annual monarch migration, where they will land on you? We can't always be where the butterflies are, so these decorative knee high socks let you take the magic of butterfly kisses with you everywhere you go.

• Size: Fits women's shoe size 5-10
• Material: 57% cotton, 40% polyester, 3% spandex
• Chemical-free

Display your love of insects and the entomological world! Pack this bag for a day of lab work or fieldwork.

• Size: 18" W x 14.5" H x 5" Gusset
• Material: 100% recycled canvas
• Reversible: Patterned/soild color with pocket

This young clownfish is perfectly framed by the pattern of a sand anemone, where it temporarily lives. The beautiful, soft lens cloth features vivid colors, perfect for brightening up your glasses case.

• Size: 5.1" W x 6.9" H
• Handwash recommended
• Image from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54

Going back as early as 2345 B.C the Scarab Beetle or Scarabaeus Sacer is by far the most important amulet of Ancient Egypt. This a species of Dung beetle was thought to rebirth itself in a pile of dung each day to push the sun across the sky. Ancient Egyptians also believed it was the reincarnation of the Sun God Khepri and showed the endless cycle of life and death.

• Size: 4"
• Makes a great gift!
• Made in Egypt

Celebrate the bravery, strength, and vitality of the Apsáalooke culture with Apsáalooke Women and Warriors, a special exhibition at the Field Museum. This graphic tee shirt features one of the many beautiful pieces of art represented in our collection: Sacred Under the Cliffs of Yellowstone by Ben Pease.

• Material: 100% organic cotton
• Unisex fit
• Featuring original artwork by Ben Pease

About Ben Pease

Ashdúuptàako Ishtaxíialúuchish (Steals The Guns From Two Enemy Camps) Ben Pease, b. 1989. Raised on the Crow Indian Reservation of MT. The Artist studied at Minot State University & Montana State University. Pease's work is shown in scores of magazines, books, online publications, and social media networks. His work is being collected and exhibited in countries across the world. Over the past four years, the Artist has helped co-found The Creative Indigenous Collective, Native Youth Art In Action, & Indigenous Peoples' Day Montana & Native Men, Strong.

• Material: 100% cotton
• Adult fit
• Original artwork by Del Curfman

About Del Curfman

Del Curfman is known for his work with Apsáalooke (Crow Nation of Montana) imagery, exploring heritage, tradition, and humanity through painting. He earned his BFA in Studio Arts with a focus on painting at the Institute of American Indian Arts of Santa Fe, NM (IAIA) in May 2017. As an emerging artist and enrolled tribal member, Curfman looks to contribute to contemporary Native Artist history through his artwork and community-based projects.

Inspired by the strong women who create, sustain, and nourish life, this tee as a tribute to the matriarchs of many different Native nations and Indigenous backgrounds. This ledger art motif honors the beauty of these female life-givers in various cultural regalia and dresses.

• Material: 100% organic cotton
• Women's fit
• Featuring original artwork by Wakeah Jhane