Fragment of the Effigy of Holmeek

Object/Artifact

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The Civilization of Llhuros

FRAGMENT OF THE EFFIGY OF HOLMEEK | circa 1966-7 1 Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art: One of the largest most impressive discoveries during the archaeological dig in Llhuros, this photo showcases a large, vertical, fragment of a figure made of bronze, thought to be the Llhuroscian god, Holmeek. The effigy appears ancient and weathered, with rough textures, cracks, and scratches. Its tall, narrow form culminates in a jagged, uneven top, indicating fracture or erosion.
FRAGMENT OF THE EFFIGY OF HOLMEEK | circa 1966-7 1 Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art

One of the largest most impressive discoveries during the archaeological dig in Llhuros, this photo showcases a large, vertical, fragment of a figure made of bronze, thought to be the Llhuroscian god, Holmeek. The effigy appears ancient and weathered, with rough textures, cracks, and scratches. Its tall, narrow form culminates in a jagged, uneven top, indicating fracture or erosion.

Name/Title

Fragment of the Effigy of Holmeek

Entry/Object ID

COL.98

Description

One of the largest most impressive discoveries during the archaeological dig in Llhuros, is this large, fragment of a bronze figure is thought to have depicted the Llhuroscian god, Holmeek.

Category

Decline, Sividian, Houndee

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

Llhuros

Dimensions

Height

85-5/8 in

Width

48 in

Depth

26-1/2 in

Material

Bronze

Acquisition

Notes

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

Exhibitions

Akron Art Institute (1972)
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Indianapolis Art Museum (1972)
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)