Luis Tapia, Spanish Colonial Carreta, 1994. Wood, carved and painted. Purchase made possible by Joanne and Monte Hale and Irena and Barry Gernstein through the 2004 Gold-level Acquisitions Committee, Autry Museum; 2004.25.1
The Autry’s unique and superb collection is a powerful tool to engage our audiences. Through this great resource, we enrich the public’s understanding of the historical and contemporary American West and the diversity of the indigenous cultures across the Americas. Protecting and preserving our collection for future generations is one of our greatest responsibilities. Our collection contains art, firearms, saddles, Hollywood Western memorabilia, and Native American baskets, ceramics, jewelry and textiles animating the following themes:
- California History
- Native America
- Environment and Western Resources
- Ranching and Cowboys
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Popular Culture
Collections Out On Loan (Click image for details)
Sewing box with two sections inlaid with exotic woods imported from Hawaii, South American and Asia, late 1700s. Front section has two removable trays, each with smaller lidded compartments; rear section lifts up and is held in place with a spring mechanism. Autry Museum; 88.127.16. Museum purchase.
On loan to LA Starts Here! LA Plaza de Cultura Y Artes, Los Angeles, CA, through July 31, 2017.
Luiseño storage basket, made by Leona Ardillo Kengish (Pechanga), early 1900s. Sumac coiled on a deergrass bundle foundation with open stitch, design in natural and black-dyed juncus. Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, Autry Museum; 457.G.88. Gift of Mr. Charles F. Lummis.
On loan to Leona Ardillo Kengish,”Túkmal Néechiqat” (A Basket that Visits) Pechanga Cultural Resources October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Printed with color picture of Gene Autry on rearing Champion in desert ranch landscape; Autry's lariat encircles words "Gene Autry;" Sides and back printed to resemble cowhide. Name, "J. Cramer" scratched into interior lid. Autry Museum; 86.16.1. Donated by Mr. Jimmy Glover.
On loan to The Bullock Texas State History Museum November 30, 2015 – November 30, 2016, as part of their Texas Cowboy Theater core gallery display.
Roy Rogers’ custom "Nudie" green "Bullet the Wonder Dog" western style shirt. Custom designed and made by Nudie Cohn, late 1950s. Autry Museum; 2001.83.1. Museum purchase.
On loan to the Route 66: Radiance, Rust, and Revival on the Mother Road, Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM, May 14 - October 2, 2016.
Women's outfit made by Niio Perkins (Mohawk), includes skirt, shirt, belt, collar, purse, a pair of cuffs, and pair of moccasins, cloth decorated with beaded floral design, 2010. Autry Museum; 2010.62.1-.7. 2010 American Indian Arts Marketplace Jackie Autry Purchase Award.
On loan to Native Fashion Now
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA. November 21, 2015 - March 6, 2016
Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR. June 4 – September 4 2016
Philbrook Museum, Tulsa OK. October 2 2016 – January 8 2017
National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center, New York, NY. February – September 2017