Early Man Collection (#3)

1797 First Handaxe John Frere of Hoxne 1
Page 204 and engraving XIV by John Frere in Archaeologia 13, 1800. In June of 1797 Frere wrote to the Society of Antiquaries describing that, in the same month

3D cast of hominid skull
3D cast of a hominid skull. Portion of a hominid skull created using a 3D printer. The cast is based on high resolution CT (computed tomography) scans of a real fossil skull

Homo erectus clay model. Sculptor modelling a clay Homo erectus head

Hominid skull casts. Collection of hominid skull casts at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany

Early humans working flint, coloured artwork. Depicted here is the era when flints were being worked and polished, as opposed to the earlier use of rough, unworked fragments of flint

Petroglyphs, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Rock paintings, Uan Amil, Akakus, Southwest desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Rock art of Tuaregs with camels, Tassili, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Early Man: A Journey through Time" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of early man, a diverse group of hominids that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. From the Female Australopithecus africanus to Homo heidelbergensis, each species played a crucial role in shaping human evolution. Imagine encountering a Female Australopithecus africanus, with her small brain and robust build, as she forages for food amidst an ancient landscape. Or witness the strength and resilience of Homo heidelbergensis, their skull and face revealing remarkable similarities to modern humans. Marvel at the powerful jaws of Australopithecus boisei, known as "Nutcracker Man, " who relied on his massive teeth to consume tough plant matter. Meanwhile, observe the intelligence displayed by a Female Homo habilis as she crafts tools from flint using her dexterous hands. Through 3D computer images depicting hominid skulls, we can gain insight into their physical characteristics and speculate about their way of life. The Neanderthal landscape comes alive through captivating artwork showcasing Namondjok at its center – infamous for consuming his own clan sister – while Namarrgon stands tall as Lightning Man on his right. Delve deeper into our ancestral lineage with glimpses at Homo sp. Skulls C016 / 5933 and marvel at the intricacies of a Homo erectus cranium C013 / 6552. And let us not forget about Homo floresiensis - nicknamed "Hobbits" due to their diminutive stature - who inhabited Flores Island thousands of years ago. As we unravel these mysteries from our past, we are reminded that early man's existence paved the way for humanity's triumphs today. Their ingenuity in crafting tools like flint hand-axes (such as C013 / 6640) showcases their resourcefulness even in the face of adversity.