This replica Australopithecus africanus skull is cast in high-quality polyurethane resin, making it an ideal educational tool for classrooms, museums, and research institutions. Perfect for studying early human evolution and understanding the anatomical features that distinguish our ancient ancestors.

Australopithecus africanus was an early hominin that lived in southern Africa about 3 to 2 million years ago. Standing around 4 to 4.5 feet tall, it combined both ape-like and human-like traits, with a small brain, long arms, and a more human-shaped pelvis adapted for walking upright. Its teeth and jaws suggest a varied diet of fruits, plants, and possibly small animals. Famous fossils like the “Taung Child” and “Mrs. Ples” have provided key insights into human evolution, showing that bipedalism developed well before larger brain size.

• 1:1 scale
• High-quality polyurethane resin cast
• Skull Length 16.7 cm (6.6 in)
• Skull Width 9 cm (3.5 in)
• Skull Height 10.1 cm (4 in)