Skull Broken Hill / Kabwe – Homo rhodesiensis (3B Scientific®)

Broken Hill (Kabwe) skull model representing an important early human specimen with features bridging Homo erectus and early Homo sapiens.

This high-quality 3B Scientific® skull replica is an accurate casting based on scientifically produced copies held by the Institute of Anthropology and Human Genetics at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt. The specimen was originally discovered in 1921 at an iron ore working in Broken Hill, now Kabwe, Zambia. Widely studied and debated, the skull displays a unique combination of archaic and more modern human traits, making it an essential teaching tool for understanding human evolution, classification challenges, and paleoanthropological research. The model is presented on a pedestal featuring a relief map of the geographic discovery area, adding valuable contextual learning.

Key Features

• 3B Scientific® replica of the famous Broken Hill (Kabwe) human skull
• Accurate casting based on scientifically produced reference specimens
• Represents Homo sapiens rhodesiensis or Homo erectus rhodesiensis
• Highlights transitional features between archaic and modern humans
• Mounted on a pedestal with a relief map of the discovery location
• Ideal for teaching anthropology, evolution, and comparative anatomy

Specifications

• Specimen name: Broken Hill / Kabwe skull
• Species classification: Homo sapiens rhodesiensis or Homo erectus rhodesiensis
• Discovery location: Broken Hill (Kabwe), Zambia
• Discovery year: 1921
• Estimated age: Approximately 150,000–300,000 years