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Miguelon reconstruction
Miguelon reconstruction. Artwork of a reconstruction (right) based on a Homo heidelbergensis fossil skull (left). This reconstruction is based on Cranium 5, excavated in 1992 from the Sima de los Huesos pit in the Atapuerca mountains of Spain. This fossil dates from around 400, 000 years ago. Dubbed Miguelon, this individual had a severe bone infection caused by broken teeth, causing major deformation of his face. Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species that forms a relatively recent part of the human evolutionary tree. It may have been an ancestor of both Neanderthals and modern humans. There is debate over whether the fossils should be attributed to H. heidelbergensis or H. neanderthalensis, as some anatomical features are transitional between the two species
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Anthropological Anthropology Atapuerca Bones Cranium Deformed Deformity Fossil Fossil Man Hominid Homo Heidelbergensis Human Evolution Looking At The Camera Miguelon Pleistocene Pre Historic Pre History Reconstruction Sima De Los Huesos Skeletal Spain Standing Palaeontology
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FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 31x27 inches (787x685mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 56cm (23.6" x 22")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the Miguelon reconstruction, a remarkable artwork that brings to life the face of an ancient Homo heidelbergensis. The left side of the image displays the actual fossil skull, known as Cranium 5, which was unearthed in 1992 from Spain's Sima de los Huesos pit in the Atapuerca mountains. Dating back approximately 400,000 years ago, this individual named Miguelon suffered from a severe bone infection caused by broken teeth, resulting in significant facial deformity. Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species that holds great significance in our understanding of human evolution. It is believed to be a possible ancestor to both Neanderthals and modern humans. However, there remains ongoing debate among experts regarding whether these fossils should be attributed to H. heidelbergensis or H. neanderthalensis due to certain transitional anatomical features. The artist behind this reconstruction has skillfully depicted Miguelon's appearance on the right side of the image using scientific knowledge and artistic interpretation. This thought-provoking illustration offers us a glimpse into our distant past and serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of unraveling our evolutionary history. With its historical context and attention-grabbing subject matter, this print invites viewers into the world of paleontology and anthropology while highlighting one individual's unique story within our shared biological heritage.
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