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  • 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.

    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

  • Artist: Unknown Luba artist Name: bomba , pipe Origin: Luba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Made of: wood Dimensions: H: 9” (23cm) W: 3.15” (8cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E.

    Luba Pipe Luba Pipe Artist: Unknown Luba artist Name: bomba , pipe Origin: Luba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Made of: wood Dimensions: H: 9” (23cm) W: 3.15” (8cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2009 Accession no. 2009-02-005 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Congo Description: Short Description: A finely carved wooden pipe with a large bowl that depicts a kneeling female figure holding her breasts.Learn more about the Luba Pipe

  • 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.

    Lobi 1 Lobi 1 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

  • 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.

    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

  • Artist: Unknown Bwa artist Origin: Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso and Mali Dimensions: H: 37” (94cm); W: 13.5in (35cm); 7.5” (19cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2008 Accession no.

    Bwa Mask Bwa mask Artist: Unknown Bwa artist Origin: Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso and Mali Dimensions: H: 37” (94cm); W: 13.5in (35cm); 7.5” (19cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2008 Accession no. 2008.02.003 Not presently on display Mali Description: A bird-head mask with projecting beak and three surmounted abstracted small birds on the top in a linear fashion. The bottom two birds are encircled with wooden rings; the top one is free-standing, loose and able to swivel. The

  • The application for Summer 2018 REU program is now open.  Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2) provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics…

    Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Summer 2018 REU program Posted by: alemanem / January 24, 2018 January 24, 2018 The application for Summer 2018 REU program is now open.  Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2) provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics

  • In our new series, “Office Hours,” faculty open their doors and give you a look into their creative spaces. Join these faculty for their own office hours at PLU. Come in, sit down, have a conversation, you might just learn something new! Associate Professor Spencer…

    processing. I was lucky enough in both undergrad and grad school to have mentoring relationships that were significant and that I keep to this day. It was a lifestyle that I learned. Learning how to be a teacher not only through specific instruction and words, but just spending time with them and respecting who they were. One thing I won't forget: “more tools equals more possibilities.” The teacher who told me that was talking about regular tools: hammers, saws, welders, you name it. But what I realized

  • Artist: Unknown Mende artist Name: Sowei helmet mask Origin: Mende people of Sierra Leone Made of: Wood Dimensions: H: 14.5” (37 cm) W: 8.5” (22 cm) D: 13.4” (34 cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E.

    Mende Sowei Mask 1 Mende Sowei Mask 1 Artist: Unknown Mende artist Name: Sowei helmet mask Origin: Mende people of Sierra Leone Made of: Wood Dimensions: H: 14.5” (37 cm) W: 8.5” (22 cm) D: 13.4” (34 cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2009 Accession no. 2009-02-004 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Sierra Leone Description: This Sowei mask has a large, rounded forehead with an undeveloped chin. It also has scarification marks around the eyes, rings of skin

  • Artist: Unknown Mende artist Name: Sowei helmet mask Origin: Mende people of Sierra Leone Made of: Wood Dimensions: H: 14.1” (36 cm) W: 7 “(18 cm) D: 8.6 “ (22 cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E.

    Mende Sowei Mask 2 Mende Sowei Mask 2 Artist: Unknown Mende artist Name: Sowei helmet mask Origin: Mende people of Sierra Leone Made of: Wood Dimensions: H: 14.1” (36 cm) W: 7 “(18 cm) D: 8.6 “ (22 cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2011 Accession no. 2011-02-003 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Sierra Leone Dimensions: This Sowei mask has a particularly large forehead and a pointed triangular chin. The facial features of this mask are towards the bottom of

  • Artist: Unknown Mende artist Name: Sowei helmet mask Origin: Mende people of Sierra Leone Made of: Wood Dimensions: H: 15” (38 cm) W: 7” (18 cm) D: 8.6 “ (22 cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E.

    Mende Sowei Mask 3 Mende Sowei Mask 3 Artist: Unknown Mende artist Name: Sowei helmet mask Origin: Mende people of Sierra Leone Made of: Wood Dimensions: H: 15” (38 cm) W: 7” (18 cm) D: 8.6 “ (22 cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2011 Accession no. 2011-02-004 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Sierra Leone Description: This Sowei mask has a sharp chin, downcast eyes and no mouth. The coiffure displays intricate patters and braids, and crested horn-shaped