Homo habilis (Leakey, Tobias & Napier, 1964) skull replica
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Recreation of the complete skull, crafted from PETG on a highly detailed 3D model. The digital model was obtained using photogrammetry with a Sony DSC HX60V camera. The replica features precise anatomical detail. Dimensions: Full-scale life-sized replica: ~ 212 mm (L) × 165 mm (W) × 120 mm (H) Significance in Anthropology:
Dating: 2.4 – 1.4 million years ago (Gelasian-Calabrian ages, Early Pleistocene)
Discovery Locality: Eastern and Southern Africa
Importance:
One of the oldest representatives of the genus Homo
The type specimen for the species Homo habilis ("handy man")
Demonstrates key changes in human evolution: increased brain size and inferred tool manufacture (Oldowan industry)
Features:
Traits characteristic of the genus Homo:
Larger brain volume (compared to australopithecines): ~510-615 cm³
Less protruding face
Tooth shape closer to modern humans
Archaic traits:
Rounded, but still relatively small braincase
Pronounced brow ridges
Broad nasal aperture
Applications:
Study of the origin and early evolution of the genus Homo
Educational tool in human evolution
Comparative analysis with australopithecines and later hominin species
