Ad Astra - Topeka, KS - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This sculpture is located at the top of the dome of the Kansas State Capitol building in Topeka. It features a Kanza Indian (one of the original settlers of Kansas) shooting a bow into the sky. The reason for the name comes from the State's motto. The first part means to the sky in Latin, so it was appropriate when this statue was installed in 2002 to name it Ad Astra. It has become susceptible to weathering as it has since turned green, similar to the Statue of Liberty.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Ad Astra Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Bergen, Richard, 1925- , sculptor. Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2002 Materials used: Unkown Location: Kansas State Capitol Building

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