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Lobi 2 Lobi 2 Artist: Unknown Lobi artist Name: bateba (bah-tay-ba) male shrine figure Origin: Lobi people of Burkina Faso Made of: wood Dimensions: H: 21.25” (54cm) W: 4.3” (11cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela Cobb, 2008 Accession no. 2011.02.002 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Accession no. 2008.02.006 Burkina Faso Description: A highly simplified standing male figure. The arms are straight at the side without distinct hands; the legs are slightly bent and end in

President Joanna Gregson, Ph.D. Provost Daniel J. Lee Vice President for University Relations Joanna C. Royce-Davis, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life Melody Ferguson Associate Dean of Admissions Kate Boyle, Ph.D. Interim Vice President & Chief Operating Officer OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND STUDENT CONNECTIONS Katie Hoover ’10 Associate Vice President of Constituent Engagement Jessica Pagel ’08 Executive Director Brandi Hilliard ’10, ’15 Director Kathy Engle Assistant Director Grace Amsden ’10 Program

Photo by Kenneth I. Dunmire, courtesy of the PLU Archives. Dear Faculty Colleagues, I worked at PLU for five years before I knew we used to have a creek where salmon spawned. Now, I teach all my students something about the history of our campus. What do you teach them about this place and those who used to live here? Sincerely, Kevin

Mossi Ninana Post Mossi Ninana Post Artist: Unknown Mossi artist Name: Ninana (pl. ninandé) post Origin: Mossi people of Burkina Faso Made of: Wood Dimensions: H: 35 3/8” (90cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E.  and Pamela F. Cobb, 2008 Accession no. 2008.02.007 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Burkina Faso Description: This is a Mossi Figure on a post, which is carved out of wood. The figure has scarification on the face, chest, and thighs, in a style that is found in the Mossi

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Learn More: Yaka Ndeemba MaskAfter a long history of forced migration and union with other groups, the Yaka have been an independent society since the 19th century.  Living in the northern Congo, the Yaka are primarily hunters, although they also practice small scale farming.  The tight-knit social system of the Yaka consists of a chief and his second in command who delegates to lineage chiefs.  The Yaka are known for their masks, sculpture, and decorative everyday objects.  Also, the

Bamum Pipe Bamum Pipe Artist: Unknown Bamum artist Name: pipe Origin: Bamum people of Cameroon Made of: wood, natural bamboo-like reed, beeswax Dimensions: H: 12.6” (32cm) W: 3.5”( 9cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2009 Accession no. 2009.02.006 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Cameroon Description: An ornately carved wooden pipe with a wood and reed-like mouthpiece held in place by beeswax. The figure depicted on the bowl of the pipe is of a male with