Homo erectus, half scale skull

When Dr. Eugene Dubois discovered the first Homo erectus fossils in Java in 1891, he named the species Pithecanthropus erectus (“the ape-man who walks upright”).  The name was changed to Homo erectus (“upright man”) after scientists realized that P. erectus and some other similar finds were actually a type of early human.  Many specimens are known at this time, 40 in Java alone.  Many experts feel that the species originated in Africa approximately 2 million years ago as Homo ergaster (sometimes also called H. erectus), and dispersed in Asia – and possibly Europe - over the next millions years.  Crude tools have been found in association with the remains of H. erectus and they may have also used fire.  Adults were thick-boned with massive jaws and heavy brow ridges.  Their brains were smaller than either Neandertal or modern man, but nearly twice as big as a large Australopithecine.  It is presumed by many scientists that H. erectus or H. ergaster was a direct ancestor to modern humans.

Also see the full sized hominid skull, BH005.

Model size: 9.5(L) x 6.4(W) x 7.6(H) cm

The Bone Clones Half-Scale Series

Sculpted by anatomical sculptor Dr. Steve Wagner, and licensed exclusively to Bone Clones, these detailed miniature skulls accurately represent the osteological anatomy of 7 primate skulls:  Human, Gorilla, Chimpanzee and 4 early hominids.  Made of our custom formulated, durable, resin and expertly finished, these extraordinary miniature skulls feature all the detail of the originals.  Easily handled, and a convenient size for comparative study, the Bone Clones Half Scale Series skulls display beautifully and are a great teaching aid.

(Information courtesy Bone Clones, Inc)