Dwarf Monster

Object/Artifact

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The Civilization of Llhuros

DWARF MONSTER | 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Cornell University: The image displays a rusted metal artifact representing the iconic ceremonial dwarf monster of Llhuroscian lore. It features a distinctive head with horns or antlers and two pair of arms. Its elongated body is seated on a rounded, grille-like base with ribbed detailing.
DWARF MONSTER | 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Cornell University

The image displays a rusted metal artifact representing the iconic ceremonial dwarf monster of Llhuroscian lore. It features a distinctive head with horns or antlers and two pair of arms. Its elongated body is seated on a rounded, grille-like base with ribbed detailing.

Name/Title

Dwarf Monster

Entry/Object ID

COL.26

Description

Though many of their practices were cruel and even inhuman, the people of Llhuros were both tolerant and kind towards those with underdeveloped bodies. It is no known if this was an effort to ward off a similar affliction or if it was believed that those afflicted possessed magical powers. The image of the dwarf is prominent in descriptions of both secular and religious festivals, and the icon is a common one in Llhuroscian art.

Category

Archaic

Made/Created

Artist

Norman Daly

Date made

circa 1966 - 1971

Place

Academic Institution

Cornell University

City

Ithaca, New York

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Asia Minor

Culture/Tribe

Lil’Wat
First Nation

Dimensions

Height

11-1/4 in

Width

4-7/8 in

Depth

4-7/8 in

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Fictional medium as described by Norman Daly in the 1972 catalog and exhibition tags (1972-2019)

Acquisition

Notes

This object is a unique element of the "Civilization of Llhuros" collection given to the Cornell University Anthropology Collaboratory in 2025.

Exhibitions

Akron Art Institute (1972)
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Indianapolis Art Museum (1972)
Istanbul Biennial, 16th | "The Seventh Continent" (2019)
Memorial Art Gallery | University of Rochester (1972)
Roberson Center for Art and Science, Binghamton, NY (1974)
Romische-Germanisches Museum | "Projekt '74" | Cologne Germany (1974)
SUNY Albany | Art Gallery (1973}
University of Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia (1974)