Homo Naledi skull replica from original

$
100.00
Homo naledi Skull Replica
Description – Materials & Production:
3D-printed from durable plastic using a detailed scan of the original Homo naledi skull discovered in the Rising Star Cave (South Africa). Hand-painted to accurately replicate the color and texture of the genuine fossil.
Dimensions:
Full-scale life-sized replica:
194 mm / 7.6" (length) × 122 mm / 4.8" (width) × 150 mm / 5.9" (height)
Jaw:
Lower jaw is fixed (non-detachable, single-piece model).
Anthropological Significance:
  • Dating: ~236,000–335,000 years old
  • Discovery: 2013–2014 in Rising Star Cave, South Africa
  • Unique species combining primitive traits (small brain) and advanced features (limb structure, skull shape)
  • Brain capacity: ~460–610 cm³ (comparable to australopithecines)
  • Evolutionary role: Possibly an isolated population or example of parallel development
Key Features:
  • Gracile skull with modest brow ridges
  • Mix of archaic (narrow forehead, sloping occipital) and progressive traits (dental structure)
  • Controversial taxonomy – may have coexisted with early Homo sapiens
Applications:
  • Hominid evolution research & anthropological studies
  • Educational resource for students & museums
  • Scientific collections & reconstructions
  • Stylish scientific decor element
Perfect for research, education, or expanding your collection!
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