Human Masculinized Female Skull BC-197
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An atypical skull from a 68-year-old European female. It includes a mixture of sexual traits and appears to be an example of age-related "masculinization" (Walker, 1995). The forehead has two prominences (masculine); the supraorbital border is rounded and a moderate supraorbital ridge is present (intermediate); the mastoid processes are large (masculine) ; the chin is pointed, not squared (feminine); the gonial angle is flared (masculine); the nuchal lines are clearly defined (masculine). A custom metal display stand is also available below.

The skull displays several traits useful for individual identification. The nasal bones were fractured causing a thickening and slight deviation of the nose; antemortem tooth loss caused displacement of adjacent teeth and supereruption of non-occluding teeth.

For an analysis report (PDF format), a copy of which will be sent with the purchase of this specimen, go to BC-197-Report. Should you have questions or comments regarding the report, please contact us at reports@boneclones.com.

The full case is discussed in Hard Evidence, Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology by D. W. Steadman, ed., 2003.

Human Masculinized Female Skull Stand, S-BC-197 $35.00 Order This / View Your Cart Shown here is a typical stand having a metal base and rod with a resin cradle, coated with thin rubber to prevent scratching and damage to paint on skull. Please note that the cradle is custom made for each different specimen. Color and shape may vary from the sample shown.