Skull Collection (page 2)

Sahelanthropus tchadensis skull. Artwork of a reconstruction of the Toumai skull, one of only a small number of fossils of the hominin Sahelanthropus tchadensis

TREPANNING: SKULL. Trepanned Pre-Columbian skull found in Peru

Sugar skull decorations for the Day of the Dead festival, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

The Ossuary in Sedlec, Kutna Hora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Czech Republic, Europe

Craniometer / Mid C19
A cranionmeter holds a skull in place

Ship Flying Jolly Roger
A typical pirate ship flying the jolly roger flag

Hamlet at the Grave
Hamlet at the grave moralises on the skull of the jester Yorick

Ossuary Chapel of skulls - Valletta, Malta - destroyed by a bomb during World War II. Date: circa 1910s

Human skull
Skull. Computer artwork of a healthy human skull seen from the front. The bones of the cranium (upper centre) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Carvings of skulls on the Tzompantli, Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Neanderthal skull
Skull of an adult, female neanderthal

Normal skull, X-ray
Normal skull. Coloured X-ray of the head of a 28 year old patient

A Cow Skull & Cactus
The bleached skull of a cow lies near some cactus plants in an arid region at the base of a cliff, California, 1960s. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images)

Deer anatomy, artwork
Deer anatomy. Computer artwork showing the internal anatomy of a deer (family Cervidae). Anatomical features shown here include the skeleton, lungs, intestines, bladder

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

St Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Tautavel Man. Subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. Arago
Tautavel Man. Subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. 450.000 years old fossil. Discovered in the Arago Cave in Tautavel, France

Mrs. Ples skull
Mrs. Ples. Reproduction of a skull of a Plesianthropus transvaalensis. Found at Sterkfontein. South Africa

Woman in flapper dress 1923
Soft georgette evening gown, with cross-over bodice, edged with narrow band of self-coloured satin. Two flat panels appeared at the front and back of the skirt

Deaths Laboratory. American cartoon, 1906, by Edward Windsor Kemble on the dangers of patent medicine
PATENT MEDICINE CARTOON. Deaths Laboratory. American cartoon, 1906, by Edward Windsor Kemble on the dangers of patent medicine and advertisers spurious claims to lure customers

Homo heidelbergensis skull and face of a male, artists impression. H. heidelbergensis lived between 600, 000 and 250, 000 years ago in the Pleistocene era

Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann as Hamlet
Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) as Hamlet - London, New Theatre - Old Vic Production. Date: circa 1942

Peking Man A new link in human evolution. Chimpanzee, Pithecanthropus, Peking Man and Piltdown Man (later shown to be a hoax). Date: 1929

A discussion on the Piltdown skull by John Cooke
Portrait group of well-known British scientists examining the Piltdown skull. This topical painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1915

Human Skull Engraving

3D rendering of an Ankylosaurus dinosaur skeleton, side view. This armored dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era

Hunting Trophies - A Good Bag - British East Africa (Modern Kenya). Date: circa 1910s

Normal childs head, X-ray
Normal childs head. Coloured X-ray of the head of a 13 year old

Picture No. 10864938
Dog skull showing large canines Date:

Homo erectus, Java Man cranium (Sangiran 17) cast
Lateral view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969

Skull of a pigmy hippo
Model of a pigmy hippo skull from Cyprus

Snake skeleton by Albertus Seba
Tab 107 illustrating a section of snake skeleton from Thesaurus, by Albertus Seba

Engraving of a human skull
Collected from the Admiralty Islands in the south-western Pacific, on The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for the purpose of scientific discovery

Petaurus breviceps ariel, sugar glider
Petaurus breviceps ariel (Gould, 1849) sugar glider. BMNH 1842.5.26.1, female skin & skull, lectotype photographed next to specimen BMNH 1855.12.24.308 paralectotype skin

Homo rudolfensis (KNM-ER 1470) Homo habilis (KNM-ER 1813)
On the left, KNM-ER 1470 (also attributed to H. rudolfensis). On the right, KNM-ER 1813. Both skulls are about 2 million years old. Held at The Natural History Museum, London

SKULL AND CROSSBONES. Wood engraving, American, 1853

Skull anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of various views of the human skull. The frontal view (upper left) shows the teeth, nose and eye spaces

Australopithecus boisei. Artists impression of the skull and head of an Australopithecus boisei, a hominid that lived in Africa between about 2.3 to 1.3 million years ago

WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N. C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island
WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island

American Alligator Skull - Florida - Southeastern USA
KEL-1189 American Alligator Skull - Florida Southeastern USA Alligator mississippiensis Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Napoleons skull
Satirical French postcard from 1903 depicting Napoleons laughing skull. Sadly, the exact meaning of this rather grim image is not shared

Skull and Crossbones - Inverted
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

Skull and Crossbones
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

Grey Nurse Sharks jaw - Cleaned jaw of Grey Nurse. Teeth have evolved to catch fish
VT-8576 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark jaw - Cleaned jaw of Grey Nurse. Teeth have evolved to catch fish. Sharks with triangular teeth are potentially dangerous

The Dolly Sisters performing their Persian Dance 1921
The Dolly Sisters as they perform their Persian dance in the " League of Notions", a popular revue at the New Oxford

Cosplay - Jack Skellington
Anders Samuelsson

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513

Victorian satirical cartoon, He shall have little for his pains
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on the Art Dealer. He shall have little for his pains, Who makes his living by his brains

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Intricate Anatomy of the Skull" Delve into the depths of knowledge as we unravel the enigmatic world hidden within our skulls. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's meticulous study, "Skull anatomy, " embark on a journey that encompasses both beauty and decay. Transport yourself to 1887, where a powerful movement known as Temperance sought to combat societal vices. Witness their striking broadsheet, "Devils Toboggan Slide, " published in Kalamazoo, Michigan – a reminder of humanity's struggle between virtue and temptation. Marvel at an intricate diagram showcasing facial muscles from a front view; it unveils how these delicate fibers orchestrate expressions that define our emotions. Meanwhile, explore the hauntingly captivating mosaic of Roman memento mori art – an ancient reminder of mortality amidst life's fleeting moments. Venture into phrenology with Gall, exploring his belief in cranial bumps revealing personality traits. Step aboard "The Ghost Train, " where thrills and laughter intertwine on this exhilarating ride through human psychology. Witness evolution unfold before your eyes as Homo erectus meets H. Sapiens and H. Neanderthalensis – bridging gaps between species while highlighting our shared ancestry. Behold a model representing the intricacies of the human brain – an organ responsible for thoughts, memories, and consciousness itself. Its complexity astounds us all. Capture awe-inspiring images with X-ray vision as you encounter someone wielding a camera alongside an eerie glimpse beneath their skin - revealing hidden secrets only visible through technology's lens. In this captivating exploration encompassing artistry, science, history, and wonderment - prepare to be amazed by "Awful Changes. " The skull reveals stories untold; its silent presence speaks volumes about who we are and what lies beyond our mortal existence.