The Taung child skull is a replica of one found in a limestone quarry in 1924. The skull dates back 2.3 million years and belonged to an early human ancestor. More specifically, the skull is from a 3 year old bipedal ape (Australopithecus africanus) from South Africa. The skull comes in 3 pieces. You will receive the museum quality cast replica pictured, which is approximately 3 inches.
