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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

Zulu Hat 2 Zulu Hat 2 Artist: Unknown Zulu Maker Name: Woman’s Hat; isicholo, mid 20th century Origin: Zulu people of South Africa Made of: Plant fiber, metal, pigment (ochre?) Dimensions: 17” diameter (43.2cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2010 Accession no. 2010-02-021 Not presently on display Description: This large wide circular hat is made of overlapping dyed plant fiber on a basketry foundation and colored red using an unidentified pigment. Married Zulu women wore hats

Spring 2015 Research TeamVirginia Allred ‘17 (Psychology & Geology) Kelsey Barnes ‘16 (Anthropology & Art History) Michael Diambri ‘18 (History) Rachel Friedland ‘18  (Undeclared) Madeline Marello ‘18 (Psychology) Brock Martin ‘18 (Environmental Studies)Adrian Mayoral ‘15 (History) Emma McCain ‘17 (Anthropology) Savannah Phelan ‘15 (Anthropology & Religion) Shaun Spurlock ‘15 (Religion) Carli Snyder ‘16 (History & Women’s and Gender Studies)Michaella Thompson ‘16 (History & Anthropology

PLU Chemistry Department Student AwardsCongratulations to all of our students over the years who have received Chemistry Department awards and scholarships!   Select a year from the table below to view a compilation of award records since 2000.    Of course there are many others who received awards before the records in this table!  Congratulations to all of the recipients over the years.   And to all of our graduates, it has been our privilege to teach you.  We are proud that you are graduates

FeaturedPosted on November 27, 2017October 31, 2018 Commemoration, Culture, and Coco: Exploring Día de Muertos in Mexico

Suzanne Crawford O’Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Full Profile 253-535-8107 suzanne.crawford@plu.edu

Mossi Mask 2 Mossi Mask 2 Artist: Unknown Mossi artist Name: yatenga mask Origin: Mossi people of Burkina Faso Made of: Wood, pigment Dimensions: H: 57.5” (146 cm) W: 6 5/8” (17cm) D: 7 1/4” (19cm) From: Cobb Collection, 2010 Accession No. 2010.02.003 Not currently on display Burkina Faso Description: This mask and its tall plank are painted white and red, with the mask split into halves by teeth like protrusions. Unlike most Mossi masking traditions, the accompanying outfit of this yatenga

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