The Plateau
Subtitle: The Roger J. Bounds Foundation, Inc. Collection Exhibition
By: Text by Terry Melton and George P. Horse Capture.--p. 3.
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Cody, WY
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9780931618284
Description: For some reason the Plateau of eastern Oregon and Washington has received relatively little attention from those museums and scholars who celebrate Indian cultures of North America. It is not for want of cultural diversity within the region or for lack of beauty and distinction of the Plateau material arts. Nonetheless, the Plateau has suffered neglect over the years, languishing from an unwarranted deficiency of institutional regard. 
This exhibition thus provides a welcome opportunity to explore that area within a variety of dimensions, both artistic and anthropological. It presents a wonderful chance also to expose some newly awakened insights utilizing what is unquestionably the largest and richest private collection of Plateau materials in existence today, The Roger J. Bounds Foundation, Inc. Collection. . . 
From a collection of many hundred Indian objects, the curator of our Plains Indian Museum, George Horse Capture, has selected one hundred and two works to form this exhibition. These one hundred plus pieces reveal that bond of traditions between Northern Plains and Plateau peoples especially well. They also provide radiant proof of the Plateau people's remarkable creative skill and inspiration. -- From Introduction
Notes: Catalog of an exhibition at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, September 21-November 30, 1989.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The Collection; title: The Plateau Region; title: History; title: Plateau Art Styles; title: Dresses; title: Shirts; title: Chief Joseph; title: Beaded Bags; title: Hats; title: Leggings; title: Moccasins; title: Bandoleers; title: Horse Trappings; title: Cylinders; title: Baby Carriers; title: Lance Case; title: Bridal; title: Catalogue