Replica of the Homo habilis Skull Description and Manufacturing Technology: A full skull reconstruction made from PETG plastic based on a 3D model. A replica with good anatomical detailing. Dimensions: Life-size replica: (~ 212 mm (L) x 165 mm (W) x 120 mm (H) (~ 8.35 in (L) x 6.5 in (W) x 4.72 in (H)) Anthropological Significance: Dating: 2.4 – 1.4 million years ago (Gelasian-Calabrian stages, Early Pleistocene) 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 manufacturing (Oldowan industry) Features: Traits characteristic of the genus Homo: Increased (compared to australopithecines) brain volume: ~510-615 cm³ Less protruding face Tooth shape closer to that of modern humans Archaic traits: Rounded, but still relatively small braincase Prominent brow ridges Wide nasal opening Applications: Study of the origin and early evolution of the genus Homo Educational aid for anthropogenesis Comparative analysis with australopithecines and later hominin species Museum exhibitions and scientific collections
