Art theft

Kwan Wu’s bronze figure of an Osage woman stolen in Kansas City

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Kwan Wu’s bronze figure of an Osage woman stolen in Kansas City
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A seven-foot bronze by Kwan Wu depicting an Osage woman was taken from the François Chouteau and Native American Heritage Fountain site. The work had been installed in 2020 as part of a group about the city’s early history. Image: the foundation responsible for the memorial.

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