Leakey Collection

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)

Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast
Cast 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

Richard Leakey, politician and conservationist
Richard Leakey (Richard Erskine Frere Leakey, b 1944), Kenyan politician, palaeoanthropologist and conservationist. Seen here with an elephant. Date: circa 1980s

Plaque to Capt Clement Robertson VC, Merlijn Restaurant
The memorial, on the wall of the restaurant, was unveiled on 29 April 2019 in the presence of Lt Gen A.D. Leakey, the British Ambassador Alison Rose

Homo erectus cranium casts Peking Man & OH9
Left: This skull is a reconstruction based upon evidence discovered at locality 1, Zhoukoudian Cave which date back 500, 000 years

Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
Two cranium casts of: (left) Australopithecus boisei known as OH5 and (right) homo habilis known as OH24. Both original specimens were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Chellean men of Olduvai gathered around the body of a wild pig nearly as large as a rhinoceros. Excavations at Olduvai Gorge in Tanganyika uncovered two living sites

Picture No. 10750882
Man - guide on the boat with heavy rain on the way to Camp Leakey - Date:

Picture No. 10750881
Man - guide on the boat with heavy rain on the way to Camp Leakey Date:

Homo erectus cranium (OH9)
The cranium (cast) of Homo erectus discovered at Bed II, site LLK at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. This specimen is the Holotype of Homo leakeyi. This specimen dates back c

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1)
A reconstruction of Homo sapiens skull discovered By the team of Richard Leakey in 1967. Location: Kibish, north west of Kenya Camp near Shiangoro Village east of River Omo

Paranthropus boisei (based on OH5)
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of a three-quarter view of Paranthropus boisei, a robust australopithecus which lived in Southern and Eastern Africa

Paranthropus boisei (OH5)

Homo sapiens skeleton (Omo 1)
The skeleton of Homo sapiens discovered by Richard Leakeys team in 1967 at Kibish, north west of Camp Kenya, East of the Omo River, Eithiopia. Dated 130, 000 years old

Germany. Weimar Republic (1929)
Reproduction of Zinjanthropus Bosei skull (1, 8 millions of years), hominid discovered by Mary Leakey in 1959 at the Olduvai

PROCONSUL AFRICANUS. Species of ape that lived in eastern Africa about 18 million years ago, discovered in 1948 by Dr. Mary Leakey at Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria

1797 First Handaxe John Frere of Hoxne 1
Page 204 and engraving XIV by John Frere in Archaeologia 13, 1800. In June of 1797 Frere wrote to the Society of Antiquaries describing that, in the same month

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"Exploring the Legacy of Leakey: Unveiling the Enigmatic Origins of Humanity" Step into a world where ancient mysteries unravel, as we delve into the captivating story of "Leakey. " From Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5) to Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast, witness the remarkable evolution that shaped our existence. Richard Leakey, a renowned politician and conservationist, emerges as a guiding force in preserving our natural heritage. His tireless efforts echo through time, leaving an indelible mark on both politics and environmentalism. As you wander further, stumble upon the plaque honoring Capt Clement Robertson VC at Merlijn Restaurant. Feel his courage reverberate through your being as you pay homage to this valiant hero. Transport yourself back in time to encounter the Chellean men of Olduvai. Their primitive tools whisper tales of survival and adaptation against all odds. Marvel at their ingenuity and resilience that paved the way for future civilizations. Behold Homo erectus cranium casts Peking Man & OH9 – relics that bridge gaps between ancient hominids and modern humans. These casts offer glimpses into our shared ancestry with these enigmatic beings who once roamed this Earth. Immerse yourself in Picture No. 10750886 - let its visual narrative transport you to distant lands where early humans forged their path amidst breathtaking landscapes teeming with life. Picture No. 10750882 unravels another chapter; observe closely as it reveals secrets hidden within layers of time – unlocking profound insights about our origins. In Picture No. 10750881, feel a connection so deep it transcends millennia – witness humanity's journey unfold before your eyes through artistry frozen in time. Picture No. 10750883 captures fleeting moments etched forever - glimpse ancestral faces, their expressions hinting at the shared emotions that bind us across generations.