Gallery
The Early Archaic Period of Llhuros is characterized by a rugged imagery, essentially nonrepresentational. Objects of the Archaic Period, which seem to possess a disquieting or menacing air, are invariably Pilkug, while the more serene objects are most often the products of the tranquil people of Vanibo. While there is a noticeable emphasis on sexuality throughout the entire history of Llhuros, it is the manner and degree of this special interest which distinguishes the Late Archaic Period from the Middle Period which was renowned for a charged libidinousness exceeding even Paphian sensuality. Finally, concerning The Decline of Llhuros, the fall of the Llhuroscians has been ascribed to the infallibility of the menstrual chart, as well as their hedonistic indulgence of effete refinements, and obsessive pursuit of sensory excitation.
Funereal Hero
Hero figure used by the Pilkug tribesmen in their annual hero celebration. The elders of the tribe performed as mourners and the elective role of the dead war hero was awarded to the finest hunter-athlete of the tribe. The verses of the mourners were given in learned succession, reciting the attributes of the hero. The dead man's verse, however, was both extemporaneous and random. The senberien attached to the back of the votive has been translated by the young Oxford paleographer, Phillip Ewing-Kershaw.
COL.33
Archaic, Pilkug
Norman Daly
circa 1966 - 1971
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
North America
Asia Minor
Llhuros
26 in
12-3/8 in
8 in
Wood
Beads
Fictional medium as described by Norman Daly in the 1972 catalog and exhibition tags (1972-2019)
This object is a unique element of the "Civilization of Llhuros" collection given to the Cornell University Anthropology Collaboratory in 2026.
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Romische-Germanisches Museum | "Projekt '74" | Cologne Germany (1974)
