Australopithecus africanus Cranium Sts 5 “Mrs. Ples” with Reconstructed Jaw (Bone Clones®)

Australopithecus africanus cranium model with reconstructed lower jaw, representing the famous Sts 5 “Mrs. Ples” specimen.

This Bone Clones® fossil hominid model is based on the near-complete cranium discovered in 1947 at Sterkfontein, South Africa, and dated to approximately 2.5 million years ago. Featuring restored teeth and a reconstructed mandible, the model allows detailed study of cranial shape, dentition, and evolutionary traits. Sts 5 played a pivotal role in confirming South African australopithecines as true hominids, supporting comparative learning between early hominins, robust australopithecines, and later members of the genus Homo.

Key Features

• Bone Clones® replica of Australopithecus africanus Sts 5 “Mrs. Ples”
• Includes reconstructed lower jaw with restored teeth
• Represents a mature early hominid dated to approximately 2.5 million years ago
• Shows key evolutionary traits including cranial shape and dentition
• Ideal for anthropology, paleoanthropology, and human evolution education

Specifications

• Scientific name: Australopithecus africanus
• Specimen: Sts 5 “Mrs. Ples”
• Estimated age: Approximately 2.5 million years
• Cranial capacity: Approx. 485 cc
• Dimensions: 17.1 × 12.1 × 16 cm (L × W × H)