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Taung Child skull
Taung Child skull. Artwork, from 1931, showing the appearance and size (scale in millimetres) of the fossil skull discovered by Dart in Taung, South Africa, in 1924. It is thought to be the skull of a three-year-old. The specimen is classified as Australopithecus africanus. Dart considered it to be an early hominid (somewhere between an ape and a human), while Sir Arthur Keith proposed that it was the skull of a young ape. Australopithecus was eventually classified as an early hominid. A. africanus dates to 3 to 2.4 million years ago. Its brain was about the size of that of a chimpanzee. A human brain is much larger. Artwork from New Discoveries relating to The Antiquity of Man (Sir Arthur Keith, 1931)
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the fascinating world of paleoanthropology into your home or office with Media Storehouse's Taung Child Skull Poster Print. This captivating image, sourced from Science Photo Library, showcases an artwork depicting the Taung Child skull, a significant discovery made in 1924 by Dr. Robert Broom in Taung, South Africa. With intricate details and stunning clarity, this poster is a must-have for those with an interest in human evolution and archaeology. Order yours today and let the Taung Child skull be a conversation starter in your space.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the Taung Child skull, a significant archaeological discovery made by Raymond Dart in 1924. The artwork, dating back to 1931, provides a detailed depiction of the fossil skull's appearance and size. Believed to belong to a three-year-old individual, this specimen is classified as Australopithecus africanus. The photograph sheds light on the intriguing debate surrounding the nature of this ancient hominid. Dart initially proposed that it represented an early human ancestor bridging the gap between apes and humans. However, Sir Arthur Keith countered with his theory that it was merely the skull of a young ape. Over time, Australopithecus was eventually recognized as an early hominid species. Dating back approximately 3 to 2.4 million years ago, this particular A. africanus had a brain size comparable to that of chimpanzees but significantly smaller than modern humans. The historical significance of this artifact cannot be overstated; it played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of human evolution during the early 20th century. This reconstruction offers valuable insights into our ancestral past and continues to fuel ongoing research in anthropology and paleoanthropology. Displayed against a scale bar for reference, this mesmerizing artwork from "New Discoveries relating to The Antiquity of Man" by Sir Arthur Keith serves as both an educational tool and testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our origins.
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