Seize the opportunity to acquire a work of art of extraordinary narrative and scientific power. This exclusive set of eight plaster busts traces with fascinating morphological precision the odyssey of human evolution, from our distant ancestors in East Africa to modern man. Presented together, these striking faces capture the bone mutations, primordial expressions, and nascent gaze of humanity. A museum-quality collection, perfect for scholars, collectors of scientific objects, or for structuring an interior decor with high intellectual value.

The Visual Impact: An Anthropological and Sculptural Fresco

This ensemble does not merely align objects: it tells the story of our origins through sculptural work of striking realism.

The Temporal Journey: Each bust embodies a key scientifically referenced stage. One can observe the fierce expressions, half-open mouths, or cries of our prehistoric ancestors, evolving towards the serenity and complex cranial structure of contemporary man.

The Purity of Mineral White: Crafted from a matte white material, these busts spectacularly catch the light. Shadows highlight the prominent brow ridges, powerful jaws, and textured details of skin or expressions, offering an almost living presence.

The Collection's Chronology

This set of 8 pieces allows one to follow step-by-step the evolution of the human lineage through millennia:

1. Australopithecus Afarensis: 3 to 2 million years (Ethiopia - Lucy).

2. Australopithecus Africanus: 2.5 million years (South Africa).

3. Australopithecus Robustus: 2.5 million years (South Africa).

4. Homo Habilis: 2.5 to 2 million years (South and East Africa).

5. Homo Ergaster: 2 to 1.7 million years (Africa).

6. Homo Erectus: 1.8 million years to 300,000 years (Africa and Eurasia).

7. Neanderthalensis: 120,000 to 40,000 years (Europe).

8. Homo Sapiens: 100,000 years to present day (Worldwide).

Features

Product: Inseparable collection of 8 anthropological busts

Theme: Paleontology / Human Evolution / Cabinet of Curiosities

Materials: Art Plaster / Matte white staff

Color: Pure Chalk White

Condition: Excellent overall condition (intact sculptures, perfectly clear details of expressions)

Dimensions: Average height of each bust approx. 36 cm and average width 46 cm

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💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip

"This collection of eight busts is a monumental conceptual work of art in itself. To maximize its visual impact, emulate museum display: exhibit them rigorously and linearly. You can install them in a large raw wood bookcase as shown here, or aligned on a long dark oak or raw metal enfilade. Lighting is key here: use oriented spotlights or grazing lights from above to accentuate the reliefs of each face and create a dramatic interplay of shadows. This is the perfect installation to instantly give a researcher's library or ultra-chic thinking cabinet atmosphere to a large office or gallery-living room."