Homo Habilis Cranium Replica

Homo habilis is one of the earliest species in the genus Homo and lived about 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago in East and Southern Africa. The name habilis means “handy” or “skillful” because they’re believed to be among the first early humans to make and use simple stone tools. While they didn’t quite figure out how to make cellphones, their creation of tools was a huge leap in human evolution and helped the species survive and spread. Homo habilis had a mix of ape-like and human-like features. Their brains were smaller than later humans but larger than those of their Australopithecus ancestors. Not only were they inventors for their time, they also walked upright. These early humans were some smart cookies. Sadly, only around 15 to 20 complete and partial Homo habilis skulls have ever been found, making them incredibly rare. These replicas are made from casts, photographs, published diagrams, and detailed descriptions. While you may never be able to own the real thing, these replicas are a great way to study and display this important species in your home. If you already have a human skull in your collection, this is the perfect piece to display alongside it.