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 castnnSkull Length 8 cm (3.1 in.)nnOrigin: South Africa 3 – 2.5 myannPlease 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.