Univell (Oil Applicator)

Object/Artifact

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The Civilization of Llhuros

UNIVELL (Oil Applicator) | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art: 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, 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.
UNIVELL (Oil Applicator) | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art

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, 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.

Name/Title

Univell (Oil Applicator)

Entry/Object ID

COL.81

Description

Container and dispenser of sacred body oils used for ritual and public ceremonies.

Category

Middle Period, Draikum

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

1-1/4 in

Diameter

3 in

Materials

Material

Metal (in leahter ulbro)

Material Notes

Fictional medium as described by Norman Daly in the 1972 catalog and exhibition tags. Actual media: container is iron wrapped in suede with iron insert. Faux surface to emulate rust.

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)
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)