Homo Neanderthal from Teshik-Tash cave skull replica

Skull Replica – Homo neanderthalensis Teshik-Tash
Description and Manufacturing Technology:
An anatomically precise 3D replica of the famous Neanderthal child skull from Teshik-Tash Cave, printed from durable plastic based on a digital scan of the original fossil. The model retains all key morphological features of the specimen, including natural deformations and damage. The surface is hand-painted to accurately replicate the color and texture of the original artifact.
Dimensions:
Full-scale 1:1 model
Dimensions: 190 mm (length) × 138 mm (width) × 140 mm (height) /
7.48" (length) × 5.43" (width) × 5.51" (height)
Structural Features:

• Solid model with a fixed mandible
• Detailed reproduction of:
• The characteristic long and low braincase
• Large nasal cavity and weakly pronounced chin
• Developing brow ridges
• Reconstruction traces from 150 fragments (as in the original)

Historical and Scientific Significance:

• Discovery year: 1938 (A.P. Okladnikov, Uzbekistan)
• Age: ~70,000 years (Late Paleolithic)

Key Features:

• Easternmost limit of the Neanderthal range
• Ritual burial surrounded by mountain goat horns (evidence of symbolic behavior)
• Brain capacity: ~1490 cm³ (larger than in modern children)
• DNA-confirmed Neanderthal ancestry

Anatomical Characteristics:
Neanderthal Traits:

• Occipital bun ("chignon")
• Oval-shaped foramen magnum
• Shovel-shaped incisors
• Controversial Features:
• Some facial traits resemble Homo sapiens
• Statistical analysis of 27 parameters suggests possible links to Upper Paleolithic humans (debated)

Applications:

• Anthropological research on Neanderthal evolution
• Educational material for universities and museums
• Collectible paleoanthropological replicas
• Visualization of Middle Paleolithic burial practices

Perfect for studying the morphology, behavior, and habitat of Central Asian Neanderthals!