Australopithecus boisei skull
Material Type: SOMSO-Plast®
Dimensions: 23.5 cm L x 17.1cm W x 14.1cm H
Description: This replica is of an Australopithecus bosei, which dates to approximately 1.8 million years ago. It earned the nickname "Nutcracker Man" due to its robust jaw and large molars, which are four times the size of those found in modern humans. https://boneclones.com/product/australopithecus-boisei-skull-oh-5-zinjanthropus-with-jaw-BH-015-C
Accession Number: FH-012
Provenance Information: This replica was produced by SOMSO, utilizing castings from the University of Göttingen's Faculty of Anthropology Collection. The original skull was discovered in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, in 1959 by Mary Leakey
https://www.somso.de/en/anatomy/general-anatomy/human-fossil-models/reconstruction-of-a-skull-of-paranthropus-boisei-s-1
Condition: The replica is in good condition with no visible damage or signs of wear and tear. Moving parts, such as the jaw, are fully functional.
Created by Cassidy Scott using Polycam for ANTH2220 in the Spring Semester of 2024.