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Australopithecus africanus
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Object Number 2015.1.16.451
Display Title Australopithecus africanus
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of partial left and right maxillae of Stw 73 and Sts 22
Classification
  • Paleoanthropological
Department Osteological
Date 2.6 - 2.0 million years ago
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / Transvaal / <County> / <City> / Sterkfontein
Intrasite Type site, member 4
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 × 5.7 × 6.6 cm (1 5/16 × 2 1/4 × 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2015.1.16.451 sts 22 stw 73

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