Univell (Oil Applicator)

Object/Artifact

The Civilization of Llhuros

UNIVELL (Oil Applicator) | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2025 Cornell University

In the photo, a circular, rusted metal object with a rough texture displays a central, triangular component featuring parallel, horizontal ridges and a small open slot at the base, all revealing signs of significant weathering and age, likely suggesting it is an antiquated artifact, possibly used in to serve a specific functional purpose, highlighting the effects of time and exposure to the elements. It is placed against a dark background.

Name/Title

Univell (Oil Applicator)

Entry/Object ID

COL.81

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

Acquisition

Place

City

Ithaca, New York

Continent

North America

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)

General Notes

Note

Metal (in leather ulbro) 'Ulbro' is the Llhuroscian word for 'wood.'

Note

Container is iron wrapped in suede. Insert is iron. Possible faux surface to emulate rust.