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Object Number 2015.1.16.280
Display Title Homo habilis
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of cranial fragments of KNM-ER 1478
Classification
  • Paleoanthropological
Department Osteological
Date 1.82 million years ago
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / <State> / <County> / <City> / Koobi Fora
Intrasite Area 105, Koobi Fora Formation, Upper member, Below KF/0/I
Materials Plastic
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 × 2.5 × 3.8 cm (1 5/16 × 1 × 1 1/2 in.) Overall: 3.3 × 4.8 × 2.8 cm (1 5/16 × 1 7/8 × 1 1/8 in.) Overall: 2.6 × 2.2 × 4.5 cm (1 × 7/8 × 1 3/4 in.) Overall: 0.8 × 3.4 × 3.6 cm (5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 7/16 in.) Overall: 3.5 × 2.9 × 3.5 cm (1 3/8 × 1 1/8 × 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object KNM-ER 1478 2015.1.16.280

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