Hominid craniaL to R: Australopithecus africanus; Homo rudolfensis; H.erectus; H. heildebergensis; H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens. Arranged in chronological order these specimens (casts)
Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)A cast of the partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson
Venus of BrassempouyThe Venus of Brassempouy carved out of ivory some 18, 000 years ago and discovered in Brassempouy, France. Believed to have been carved during the last stage of the Upper Palaeolithic age
The Makapansgat PebbleThree-million-year-old Makapansgat Pebble from South Africa. Perhaps the most ancient art object in the world. It is said to have been carried over a distance of four kilometers by Australopithecus
Neanderthal spear pointA spear point once belonging to that of Neanderthal Man (Homo neanderthalensis). This specimen was discovered in Gorhams Cave, Gibraltar
Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5)Cast of the cranium of a young male of Paranthropus boisei discovered by Mary Leakey in 1959 at Olduvai Gorge. The specimen which is the Holotype of Zinjanthropus boisei (Leakey 1959)
Homo neanderthalensis in action at Swanscombe, UKAn illustration by Angus McBride showing a group of Homo neanderthalensis on the ancient banks of the river Thames in modern day Swanscombe, Kent
Hall of Man sculptures by Malvina HoffmanDouble page spread from The Illustrated London News featuring editorial and photographs relating to the range of sculptures by the American female sculptor, Malvina Hoffman
Homo habilis in actionAn illustration by Angus McBride showing Homo habilis using tools to kill an Antelope. Homo habilis lived in East Africa between 1.6 and 2 million years ago
Homo erectus, Java Man cranium (Sangiran 17) castLateral view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969
Australopithecus afarensisIllustration by Maurice Wilson of extinct African hominids (Australopithecus afarensis) living 3-4 million years ago. They walked upright, although they retained the ability to climb trees
Homo heidelbergensis in actionA reconstructed scene by Angus McBride showing Homo erectus killing an elephant. Homo heidelbergensis lived for about 1.5 million years and is believed to have used sophisticated tools
Princess Nirgidma visits Citroen Central Asian ExpeditionPrincess Palta (Nirgidma), Princess of the Torghuts, a nomadic people in Central Asia visits the Citroen Central Asian Anthropological Expedition (3rd Mission, led by Haardt) at Ouroumtsi
A Tiki at Raroera Pah, New Zealand. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847
Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) castCast of a near complete foot (OH 8) from an Australopthecus or Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. It dates back to 1.75 million years ago
Hylobates sp. Pongo pygmaeus, Pan troglodytes, Gorilla goriGibbon, orangutan, chimpanzee, gorilla and human. Evidence as to Mans Place in Nature. Illustration published in Mans Place in Nature, Vol. 7 from a collection of essays by Thomas Henry Huxley, 1863
Upper Palaeolithic tools 18 - 30, 000 years oldL-R: a) Bone used to make needle blanks. b) Bone needle. c & d) Harpoon head and Barbed Point carved from antler. e & f) Two heads carved in mammoth ivory
South Africa Hottentot. Bush womanOld photograph from the Collection anthropologigue du Prince Roland Bonapart
Five Maori Tombs - New Zealand. Mausoleum of E Tohi, the mother of Rauparaha, on the Island of Mana, in Cook's Straits (top)
Monument to Te Whero Whero's daughter, Raroera PahMonument made of carved wood to Te Whero Whero's favourite daughter at Raroera Pah. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847
Flint hand axePhotograph of a human-made hand axe, which was discovered in 1859, and is thought to be about 400, 000 years old
Engraved mammoth tuskMammoth tusk engraved of Grevettian age. 25, 000 - 30, 000 years ago during the Upper Palaeolithic and within the great Stone Age from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic
Quthing, Lesotho - Doll and Artwork of the San BushmenSouthern Africa - Artwork of the San Bushmen - Quthing District in Lesotho (Basutoland). Hunters chase and throw spears toward an Eland and an Elephant
Quthing, Lesotho - Artwork of the San BushmenSouthern Africa - Artwork of the San Bushmen - Quthing District in Lesotho (Basutoland). Four hunters chasing an Eland. Date: circa 1909
Te Maro - Te Amotutu - Ko Tariu - MaorisTe Maro, a boy of Waikato (top left), Te Amotutu, a young chief of the Nga-Ti-Pou tribe (top right), and Ko Tariu, a chief of Taupo, with his wife (below) - Maoris
Maori Weapons and Implements of War, with Warriors preparing for a fight. Plate from The New Zealanders illustrated by George French Angas (1822-1886). Date: 1847
Flint handaxe incorporating fossil echinoidCast of handaxe from Middle Gravels of Swanscombe, Kent. Loaned by Merseyside Museums; NHM E6870
Homo neanderthalensis, Neanderthal Woman (Tabun C1)Model of Neanderthal woman (Homo neanderthalensis) based upon measurements taken from the fossil skeleton of a female Neanderthal discovered at Tabun, Israel, known as Tabun C1 who lived about 100
Pre-Incan. Mantena Culture. 500-1500 AD. From EcuadorPre-Columbian art. Pre-Incan. Mantena Culture. 500-1500 AD. From Ecuador. 21 x 15 cm (diameter). Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel. Private collection
Whatas or Patukas - Maori Food Storehouses. They are elevated from the ground by posts, to protect their contents from rats. Top left is an ordinary patuka for holding seeds
New Zealand Maori Ornaments and Decorations. They are an ear ornament, real or imitation teeth, grotesque figures (tiki), earrings, a tail feather, a shell, wooden combs, a fly catcher
Homo sapiens tibiaTwo human bones from different sides of the Atlantic ocean used to show how syphillis was spread since its appearance in Naples in 1495
Homo sapiens cranium (Predmosti 3) cast
Homo erectus cranium casts Peking Man & OH9Left: This skull is a reconstruction based upon evidence discovered at locality 1, Zhoukoudian Cave which date back 500, 000 years
Homo erectus, Java Man (Sangiran 17) cranium castThree quarter view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969
Painted skull of Arius sp. crucifix fishSpecimen of the skull of a crucifix fish painted to resemble a statue of Jesus Christ on the cross. Often painted and sold as curios
Homo neanderthalensis hunting in SwanscombeA Homo neanderthalensis group hunting fallow deer on the banks of the river Thames at modern day Swanscombe, Kent 400, 000 years ago. Illustration by Angus McBride
Homo erectus, Java Man cranium (Sangiran 17)
Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man tibiaThe tibia or shin bone of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) discovered in a quarry at Boxgrove, West Sussex, UK. The specimen dates back 500
Homo sapiens (Singa 1) craniumA heavily mineralized cranium once belonging to that of Homo sapiens who lived about 130, 000 years ago. This specimen was discovered in Singa, Sudan by W.R.G. Bond in 1924
Homo sapiens, Cro-Magnon man headA reconstruction of the head of Cro-Magnon man by Maurice Wilson, c. 1950. Cro-Magnon man is possibly Western Europes most famous anatomically modern human
The Furze Platt Hand AxeThe Furze Platt hand axe from the Acheulian culture (Lower Palaeolithic) about 400, 000 years ago. Found in Britain in 1919 the hand axe weighs 2.8 kilos and is 30.6 cm long
Homo sapiens cranium (Predmosti 3)Frontal view of cranium and mandible (casts) of a Homo sapiens male aged 35-40 discovered at Predmosti, North East Moravia, Czech Republic. By K.J. Maska, June 1894. This specimen dates back 30, 000
Mousterian toolsA slide scraper and a pointed tool made from black flint of Mousterian age, 40, 000 - 55, 000 years old (Middle Palaeolithic), from Le Moustier, France
Homo heildelbergensis, Rhodesian or Broken Hill Man (BrokenBasilar view of the cranium belonging to Broken Hill Man (Homo heildelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia by T. Zwigelaar in June 1921. It dates back 130, 000 years
Homo habilis toolsA collection of pebble tools (Oldowan) discovered at the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. They date back to about 1.8 million years ago
BERRIO, Gaspar Miguel de (1706-1761). DescripciBERRIO, Gaspar Miguel de (1706-1761). Descripci e zerro rico e imperial villa de Potos� (Description of Cerro Rico Hill and Potos� ity). 1758. Potos� choll
Quimbay civilization (Colombia). Anthropomorphic figureSouth American civilization. Quimbay civilization (Colombia). 500-1500. Anthropomorphic figure. 24 x 15 cm diameter. Private collection
