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Mrs. Ples skull
Mrs. Ples. Reproduction of a skull of a Plesianthropus transvaalensis. Found at Sterkfontein. South Africa
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Africanus Australopithecus Cradle Fossil Hominid Human Humanity Paleolithic Pleistocene Prehistory Reproduction Skull Sterkfontein Transvaal Humankind Miss
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
"Discover the fascination of human evolution with our exclusive range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the renowned "Mrs. Ples" skull, this captivating reproduction is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. A significant discovery from Sterkfontein, South Africa, the skull of Plesianthropus transvaalensis offers a glimpse into our ancient past. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its striking presence. Order your Mrs. Ples skull poster print today and embark on a journey through time."
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Mrs. Ples: A Window into Our Ancestral Past This reproduction of the Mrs. Ples skull, a fossilized cranium discovered at the Sterkfontein site in South Africa, offers a glimpse into the rich prehistory of humankind. Dated back to approximately 2.5 million years ago, this ancient relic is a valuable reminder of our shared ancestry with the Australopithecus africanus, a hominid species that is considered to be one of the earliest members of the human lineage. The discovery of Mrs. Ples, a name given to the fossil by the excavation team led by Dr. Robert Broom in 1947, marked a significant milestone in the study of human evolution. This skull, a reproduction of a Plesianthropus transvaalensis, is a testament to the intriguing journey of human evolution from our primate ancestors. The Cradle of Humankind, located in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its wealth of fossil discoveries that shed light on the evolution of hominids and early humans. The Sterkfontein site, in particular, has yielded numerous fossils, including those of Australopithecus africanus, which have been instrumental in our understanding of the early stages of human evolution. As we marvel at the intricacies of the Mrs. Ples skull, we are reminded of the vast expanse of time and the complex web of life that led to the emergence of humanity. This reproduction serves as a poignant reminder of our connection to the African continent and the rich prehistory that continues to unfold, shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.
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