Replica of the Paranthropus aethiopicus Skull (KNM-WT 17000) "Black Skull" Description – Materials & Production: 3D-printed from durable plastic using a detailed digital scan of the original KNM-WT 17000 skull. Hand-painted to accurately reproduce the fossil's distinctive dark coloration and surface texture. Dimensions: Full-scale life-sized replica: 190 mm (length) × 150 mm (width) × 101 mm (height) / 7.48" (length) × 5.91" (width) × 3.98" (height) Jaw: Lower jaw - missing (matching the fossil's condition) Anthropological Significance: Dating: ~2.5 million years ago Discovered: 1985, West Turkana (Kenya) Importance:
Transitional form between Australopithecus and Paranthropus
Brain capacity ~410 cm³
Shows early adaptations to tough food processing
Distinctive Features: Unique characteristics:
Deeply dished face ("saucer-shaped")
Enormous sagittal crest
Extremely robust zygomatic arches
Evolutionary adaptations:
Massive chewing muscles attachment
Thick dental enamel
Reduced anterior teeth
Pathological notes:
Characteristic dark color (from mineralization)
Cranial asymmetry
Applications:
Educational tool for studying dietary adaptations
Comparative analysis with P. boisei and P. robustus
Collectible rare paleoanthropological replica
Additional Notes:
Includes informational booklet about the specimen
Mounted on display stand for optimal viewing
Ideal for university collections and museum displays
