Australopithecus boisei Skull, KNM ER 406 (Replica)

Dated from 2.3-1.2 MYA, KNM-ER 406 is a small partial cranium discovered by H. Mutua and Richard Leakey in 1969 at Koobi Fora, Kenya. It displays large zygomatic arches, sagittal and nuchal crests, widely flaring cheekbones, massive cheek teeth and a cranial capacity of 510 cm. Australopithecus boisei had a skull highly specialized for heavy chewing, as well as several traits seen in modern day gorillas. The species is sometimes referred to as “Nutcracker Man” because it has the biggest, flattest cheek teeth and the thickest enamel of any known hominid. This skull also has a small hole on the frontal bone, possibly caused by a bone disease. Stand available.

This museum quality replica is cast from an exactingly-produced sculpture, based on photographs, descriptions and precise measurements of original fossils.

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