Votive, Penitent Figure (Early Image of Tal-Hax)

Object/Artifact

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The Civilization of Llhuros

VOTIVE. PENITENT FIGURE | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art: An intricately designed, aged wooden artifact with a greenish and brown patina, featuring a uniquely curved and textured body, and topped with a wide, rounded 'stopper' reminiscent of a beret; a rusted chain is wrapped around the neck of the figure, enhancing its narrative mystery.
VOTIVE. PENITENT FIGURE | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art

An intricately designed, aged wooden artifact with a greenish and brown patina, featuring a uniquely curved and textured body, and topped with a wide, rounded 'stopper' reminiscent of a beret; a rusted chain is wrapped around the neck of the figure, enhancing its narrative mystery.

Name/Title

Votive, Penitent Figure (Early Image of Tal-Hax)

Entry/Object ID

COL.42

Description

A somewhat puzzling carved wooden votive from the Archaic period, found in the area of Vanibo. A narrative mystery suggested by the chain around the neck of the robed humanoid figure. The beret-like cap has appeared in other contexts as worn by aristocrats.

Category

Archaic, Vanibo

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

11 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

4-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Wood, Metal chain

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 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--Institute of Contemporary Art (1980)