{"product_id":"hominid-sivapithecus-skull-cast-replica-1","title":"Hominid Sivapithecus skull cast replica #1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;K2C9nd_5|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_5\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"product-header\"\u003eSivapithecus Skull\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sku\"\u003eBH-024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSivapithecus indicus\u003c\/em\u003e skull was discovered in 1979 by D. Pilbeam and S.M. Ibrahim Shah on the Potwar Plateau, Pakistan. This specimen consists of a nearly complete mandible (with complete dentition) and the left side of the face. The facial characteristics of \u003cem\u003eSivapithecus\u003c\/em\u003e suggest a very orangutan-like appearance; however, characteristics in the dentition, such as thick enamel on the molars, point to similarities to early hominids. Recent study of postcranial remains indicates that \u003cem\u003eSivapithecus\u003c\/em\u003e was not entirely orang-like. In recreating this important Late Miocene specimen, every effort was made to preserve all details, colors and accurate measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bone Clones® Fossil Hominid line is composed of discoveries from anatomically modern humans, archaic humans, early Homo, early hominins, and other hominids. The majority of the casts in this line have been recreated by our team of anatomical sculptors. Some are reconstructions made by anthropology professionals using fragmentary elements from original discoveries and extrapolating the missing parts from those (i.e. Neanderthal skeleton). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-part skull (separate cranium \u0026amp; jaw).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom display stand also available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaw available individually as well, please inquire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;K2C9nd_5|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_5\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_7\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;K2C9nd_5|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_5\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_7\"\u003eSivapithecus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecast is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" jscontroller=\"DfH0l\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_8\"\u003ea replica of a fossilized hominoid skull from the Miocene epoch\u003c\/mark\u003e, notable for its resemblance to orangutans in its facial structure but also exhibiting dental and skeletal traits that suggest other evolutionary connections. These casts are used for study and display, providing a tangible link to this ancient ape which has a complex and debated evolutionary position.\u003cspan jsuid=\"K2C9nd_9\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;K2C9nd_9|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-wiz-uids=\"K2C9nd_9,K2C9nd_a\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;K2C9nd_5|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_5\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey features of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_i\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSivapithecus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecasts and fossils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;K2C9nd_5|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_5\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"VhkxAe\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_o\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCranial similarity to orangutans:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe cast of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_p\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSivapithecus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eskull shows a face that is strikingly similar to a modern orangutan's, with features like a concave face, enlarged zygomatic bones, and narrowly set eyes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_l\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_q\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_r\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"VhkxAe\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_s\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDental differences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe teeth, including thick enamel on the molars and large canines, suggest a diet of tough foods and point to different evolutionary affinities than those indicated by the skull alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_t\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_u\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"VhkxAe\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_v\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePostcranial evidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePostcranial remains (bones from limbs) show similarities to both arboreal (tree-dwelling) and terrestrial (ground-dwelling) apes, with some evidence suggesting knuckle-walking, similar to African apes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_w\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_x\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"VhkxAe\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_y\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eEvolutionary implications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_z\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSivapithecus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis considered a pongine (orangutan lineage) based on skull features, but its dental and postcranial evidence suggests it was not a direct ancestor of modern orangutans and may have a more complex relationship with other fossil apes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_10\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_11\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"VhkxAe\" jsuid=\"K2C9nd_12\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePurpose of casts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReplicas, or casts, are made from the original fossils to be used for research, education, and public display, such as at museums. The original fossils themselves are valuable scientific specimens, and casts allow many researchers to study them simultaneously without damaging the originals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan jsuid=\"K2C9nd_13\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;K2C9nd_13|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-wiz-uids=\"K2C9nd_13,K2C9nd_14\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦴 From an older collection: We have a limited number of these vintage skullcap casts available in our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🎨 Note: Color may vary slightly from cast to cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📞 Call or text: 314-556-0650\u003cbr\u003e📧 Email: fossils@yahoo.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BigfootCasts.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44703134154943,"sku":null,"price":257.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bigfootcasts.com\/products\/hominid-sivapithecus-skull-cast-replica-1","provider":"BigfootCasts.com ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}