Found in a limestone quarry in 1924 by M. De Bruyn, the Taung Child skull was that of a three year old bipedal ape from South Africa. Described by Raymond Dart in the Journal of Nature in 1925, it was the first member of the genus Australopithecus. The skull dates back to 2.3 MYA.nnSpecifications:nn1:1 scalenPolyurethane resin castn3-part skull (Separate cranium, jaw and brain)nnSkull Length 13.1 cm (5.2 in.)nnSkull Width 7.6 cm (3 in.)nSkull Height 9.9 cm (3.9 in.)nnStand Comes Complete With A Custom Cradle Designed Specifically For This SkullnnOrigin: South Africa 3 – 2.5 myannProduct of Bone ClonesnPlease be advised that this product is made to order and will require additional lead time. For further information about the availability and turnaround time of this item, please contact our customer service team at 1-800-659-SKULL.