Viktor Schreckengost first created this form in plaster in 1931 after photographs his teacher, Paul Bough Travis (American, Cleveland School 1898-1976) brought back with him following his groundbreaking trip to Africa. The bronze depicts Queen Jeddu of the Mangbetu tribe in the Belgian Congo.
In the permanent collection of carta. Piece is Not for Sale.
- Created: 2021 purchase from the Viktor Schreckengost Family
- Inventory Number: 202128 NFS
- Collections: Adult Collection
carta owns a large collection of artwork by Cleveland area artists, both for adults and children, and purchases about $25,000 of new art annually. We further our mission by donating annual scholarships to Cleveland Institute of Art students and provide educational activities to enhance awareness of area artists.