Real human cranium / calvarium medical specimen. The whole slice measures 24cm

The whole slice measures 24cm x 12cm at the widest points

These were valuable items for the Bene Bene people as the white cowries were a valuable currency which had been traded from the coast via the barter system between a number of tribal groups before finally arriving at the Highlands

particularly in the top jaw

This is a big piece measuring approximately 14cm x 15cm x 11cm and weighing in at a whopping 2

although most of the paint has work=n off over the last century

Real human cranium / calvarium medical specimen. The whole slice measures 24cmThis cranium must have been part of a complete skull as it still has the pins on which, hooks held the cranium in place. Unfortunately, it has become separated from the rest of the skull at some stage in the past. The cranium is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and also has a nice Wormian bone at the junction of the frontal and sagittal sutures.