Homo Habilis OH 24 "Twiggy" skull replica

Replica of Homo habilis OH 24 "Twiggy" Skull
Description – Materials & Production:
3D-printed from durable plastic using a detailed digital scan of the reconstructed OH 24 skull. Hand-painted to accurately reproduce the fossil's coloration, texture, and characteristic damage patterns observed in the original specimen.
Dimensions:
Full-scale life-sized replica:
184 mm (length) × 103 mm (width) × 119 mm (height) /
7.24" (length) × 4.06" (width) × 4.69" (height)
Jaw:
Lower jaw - missing (matching the fossil's condition)
Anthropological Significance:
Dating: ~1.8 million years ago
Discovered: 1968, Olduvai Gorge (Tanzania)
Importance:

• One of the most complete H. habilis skulls
• Belonged to a young female individual
• Brain capacity ~560-594 cm³
• Shows transitional features between Australopithecus and Homo

Distinctive Features:
Morphological characteristics:

• Rounded cranial vault
• Reduced brow ridges
• Gracile structure
• Pathologies and damage:
• Severe fragmentation in original specimen
• Missing portions of facial bones
• Preserves 7 original teeth

Evolutionary Significance:

• Demonstrates brain expansion
• Associated with early stone tool production

Applications:

• Study of early Homo species
• Teaching tool for human evolution
• Comparative analysis with Australopithecus
• Scientific collectible

Special Notes:

• Includes display stand
• Features accurate reconstruction of damaged areas
• Accompanied by informational card about the specimen
• Ideal for educational and research purposes