kranium, cranium

Description:

Cranium with mandible of Young adult Female (?). No obvious decoration present that is distinguishable from taphonomic modifications. Skull is relatively dirty, with medium-grey soil adhering in many locations (orbits, basicranium, nasal, occipital, left side, ears, etc.). Many roots present in orbits, nasal, ears, basicranium. Skull is mottled in color, lighter tan on frontal, vault, left lingual mandible, darker or stained elsewhere. Possible surface weathering or minor spalding on right parietal. Small patches elsewhere. Minor polishing on posterior mandibular border and on occipital bun. No trauma or obvious pathology. Teeth stained and possibly blackened from betel nut, but minimal cacl. Several LEH lines visible on anterior mandibular teeth. Alveolus intact in both arcades with no pitting to speak of. Maxilla:. Mandible: Most measurements possible, include in rescore

Location:

Papua New Guinea

Format:

image

Collections:

Museum of Ethnography

Content partner:

Museum of Ethnography

Availability:

Not specified