Travels of the Crow: Journey of an Indian Nation July 13, 2007—July 11, 2010 How did the Crow people become hunters, warriors, and nomads?   Though settled farmers long ago, the Crow tell the story of a search for the sacred tobacco plant that eventually led them to the Bighorn Mountains of Montana.  This quest accomplished, the Crow transformed themselves into highly skilled equestrians, bison-hunters, and warriors. Co-curated by Crow cultural advisor George Reed, Jr., this exhibition presents thirteen striking historical objects, including a dramatic headdress of bison fleece and eagle feathers, a set of superbly beaded regalia for a woman’s horse, and shields with powerful symbols.  A long feathered headdress bespeaks the leadership structure that grew out of warrior virtues, and a wonderfully decorated cradleboard (baby carrier) tells of a mother on the go. Large-format photographs by Diane Alexander White of more artifacts from The Field Museum's collections illustrate nomadic life on the northern plains, the continuing importance of the tobacco society, and the Crow appreciation of the horse.