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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Add a yummy addition to party favor bags or just have a fun snack with a Máximo the Titanosaur lollipop. This delicious blueberry flavored treat is the perfect size for anyone with a sweet tooth.

 

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

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.

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

These pocket notebooks are perfect for your favorite marine biologist, botanist, bird-watcher, or beekeeper. Use them yourself to sketch the plant outside your window, take notes from an afternoon exploring tide pools, or plan your honey farm.

Each notebook has a different type of inside pages: (Lined, Graph, Dot Grid, and Blank), so pick the one that's right for today's field notes and you're ready for your next adventure.

• Size: 4" W x 6" H
• Set of 4
• 32 pages per book

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

These beautiful illustrations are guaranteed to captivate! Stunning portrayals of the world's most successful animals.

• Size: 2.25" W x 3.5" H
• Insect name on each card
• Makes a great gift!

Pack a picnic and escape to a grassy spot where you can watch the pollinators at work with this Honey Bee Canvas Tote Bag.

 

 

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

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 other how much you loved Fantastic Bug Encounters! or just how much you love bees with this youth tee!

 

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

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

This original study of Plains Indian cultures of the 19th century is presented through the use of period writings, paintings, and early photography that relate how life was carried out. The author juxtaposes the sources with new research and modern color photography of specific replica items. The comprehensive text documents many of the major tribes, such as Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, Hidatsa, Mandan, Lakota, and others. Observations of Plains Indian men’s and women’s experiences include procuring food, dancing, developing spiritual beliefs, and day-to-day living. This second edition contains new color photos and text, adding to the richness and depth of detail in the well-received original. Through original photos and re-creations, rare primary sources, and updated content, Bad Hand provides an invaluable resource not only on Plains Indians, but on bringing past peoples to full, colorful life.

• Hardcover
• 272 pages
• Written by Bad Hand

About Bad Hand

Bad Hand is a Native American author, historian, replica maker, actor, and stuntman. He has worked on and appeared in over 40 Native American films, television shows, and documentaries and lectures across the country on Native American culture.

Lauri Dawn Kindness adjusts her war bonnet during the Crow Fair parade in Crow Agency, MT.  Her Crow name is AwanBaakoosh Dáalukko "Goes/Fasts in the Mountains".

Crow Fair: Crow Agency, Montana

Crow Fair is the Apsáalooke Nation's annual powwow, parade, and rodeo. Held the third weekend in August, the celebration attracts tens of thousands of participants and spectators each year.

• Size: 14" W x 11" H
• A part of the Portraits of Crow Fair series
• Lauri Dawn Kindness, Apsáalooke by Adam Sings in the Timber, 2019

About Adam Sings In The Timber

Adam Sings In The Timber is an Apsáalooke/Crow photojournalist and portrait photographer currently based in Providence, RI. Originally from Billings, MT, Sings In The Timber travels all over the US documenting Native American people through photography while also making portraits for his "Indigenizing Colonized Spaces" portrait series.

Celebrate the bravery, strength, and vitality of the Apsáalooke culture with Apsáalooke Women and Warriors, a special exhibition at the Field Museum. Created in partnership with the Apsáalooke people (also known as the Crow) from the Northern Plains of the United States, Apsáalooke Women and Warriors is an immersive exhibition exploring the history, values, and beliefs of this native community.

• Size: 11" W x 14" H
• Margot Real Bird, Apsáalooke by Adam Sings in the Timber, 2019

About Adam Sings In The Timber

Adam Sings In The Timber is an Apsáalooke/Crow photojournalist and portrait photographer currently based in Providence, RI. Originally from Billings, MT, Sings In The Timber travels all over the US documenting Native American people through photography while also making portraits for his "Indigenizing Colonized Spaces" portrait series.