Facsimile of Wall Painting at Temple of Uoyab

Painting

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The Civilization of Llhuros

FACSIMILE OF WALL PAINTING AT TEMPLE OF UOYAB | circa1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2025 Norman Daly Art: The facsimile of the wall painting depicts a stylized bird rendered in an earthy palette of warm, rustic tones against a textured background. The bird is adorned with intricate, abstract patterns, creating a sense of movement and vibrancy. Its wings are outstretched, and its body is embellished with dot-like motifs. Beneath the bird is a geometric design thought to represent a stilt-walker who undertakes penance carrying a bird on his or her head. It complements the overall composition, integrating circular and linear elements into the scene.
FACSIMILE OF WALL PAINTING AT TEMPLE OF UOYAB | circa1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2025 Norman Daly Art

The facsimile of the wall painting depicts a stylized bird rendered in an earthy palette of warm, rustic tones against a textured background. The bird is adorned with intricate, abstract patterns, creating a sense of movement and vibrancy. Its wings are outstretched, and its body is embellished with dot-like motifs. Beneath the bird is a geometric design thought to represent a stilt-walker who undertakes penance carrying a bird on his or her head. It complements the overall composition, integrating circular and linear elements into the scene.

Name/Title

Facsimile of Wall Painting at Temple of Uoyab

Entry/Object ID

COL.72

Description

This modest facsimile of a much larger wall painting from a Middle Period temple, depicts a stylized bird a top the head of stilt-walker who is undertaking penance carrying the bird on his or her head. It was created by the archeological staff artist.

Artwork Details

Medium

Acrylic, Gessobord

Category

Middle Period, Uoyab

Made/Created

Artist

Norman Daly

Date made

circa 1966 - 1971

Place

City

Ithaca, New York

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Asia Minor

Culture/Tribe

Llhuros

Dimensions

Height

9-3/4 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Acquisition

Notes

This object is a unique element of the "Civilization of Llhuros" collection given to the Cornell University Anthropology Collaboratory in 2026.

Copyright

Copyright Holder

Norman Daly Art

Copyright Date

2026

Exhibitions

Akron Art Institute (1972)
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Cornell University, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art (2004)
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)