Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameSkull
Cranium
Human Remains
Object NumberABDUA:38971
Other NumberScat 278, NXXXVI, Slist 20
Other Number Type1923 Catalogue Numbers, 1980's Skull List Number
CreatorS07Lw2
Brief DescriptionLabel on skull says N XXXVI. 1 new card 'NXXXVI (no other details)'. Female, late teens to young adult? Cranium only, no lower jaw, all incisors missing. Damage to occipital condyles, severe pitting to parietals around the sagittal suture. Old labels accompanying skull read 'Africa, Group IV, Class N, No XXXVI. Cranium of Waluru, an inhabitant of Uzeguha Country, Africa. Presented by Mr E. Henriques, 1895'.

1923 Skull Catalogue entry: Cranium of Waluru, an inhabitant of Uzeguha country, East Africa. Presented by Mr. E. Henriques in 1895. Orbital cavities incomplete. Basi-occipito basi-sphenoidal suture patent. Tympanic plate incomplete. Occipital condyles and left zyfoma absent.

1980's Skull List Entry: N.XXXVI - Female (?), no mandible and no further details available.
MaterialsHuman Remains
ConditionFair
CompletenessIncomplete
Place KeyAfrica, East Africa, Tanzania, Northeast Tanzania, Uzeguha
Associated PersonMr. E. Henriques
Object History NoteThese human remains were once held by the anatomy department but transfered to the museum. Please see the See Anatomy Skulls Object History File
Publication NoteSee Anatomy Skulls Object History File
Aquisition NoteThese human remains were once held by the anatomy department but transfered to the museum.
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