Homo Neanderthal Steinheim man skull replica

$
110.00
Skull Replica – Homo neanderthalensis "Homo steinheimensis"Description & Manufacturing Technology
An anatomically precise 3D-printed replica made from durable plastic (PLA, PET-G, or ABS) based on a high-resolution digital scan of the original Steinheim skull. The model preserves all distinctive features of the fossil, including natural deformations and postmortem damage. The surface is manually finished to replicate time-induced patina and anatomical details.
Dimensions
  • Full-scale 1:1 model
Measurements: 210 mm (length) × 140 mm (width) × 150 mm (height) /
  • 8.27" (length) × 5.51" (width) × 5.91" (height)
Structural Features
  • Presented without a mandible (matching the original fossil condition)
  • Accurately reproduced details:
  • Characteristic rounded braincase
  • Moderately developed brow ridges
  • Missing facial bone fragments (as in the original specimen)
  • Postmortem damage traces
Historical & Anthropological Significance
  • Discovery: 1933 (Germany)
  • Location: Gravel pit near Steinheim an der Murr
  • Age: ~250,000 years (Late Pleistocene)
Key Features
  • Transitional form between Homo heidelbergensis and Neanderthals
  • Brain capacity: ~1100 cm³ (intermediate value)
  • Mosaic of traits:
  • Archaic: Thick cranial bones
  • Progressive: Rounded cranial vault
  • Debated classification: Possible ancestor of Neanderthals or early H. sapiens
Anatomical Characteristics
Neanderthal-like traits:
  • Incipient occipital bun
  • Large orbits
  • Receding forehead
  • Progressive features:
  • Globular braincase shape
  • Less robust facial bones compared to classic Neanderthals
Scientific Importance
  • Key specimen for studying Neanderthal evolution in Europe
  • Evidence of gradual Neanderthalization from H. heidelbergensis
  • Valuable for research on Middle Pleistocene human variability
Applications
  • Anthropological studies of transitional hominins
  • Educational tool for paleoanthropology students
  • Museum exhibitions on European human evolution
  • Collectible rare anthropological replica
  • Lecture & demonstration material on human origins
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