Homo Habilis Collection

Illustration of Australopithecus, Homo habilis and Homo sapiens skulls

Homo habilis in action
An illustration by Angus McBride showing Homo habilis using tools to kill an Antelope. Homo habilis lived in East Africa between 1.6 and 2 million years ago

Homo rudolfensis (KNM-ER 1470) Homo habilis (KNM-ER 1813)
On the left, KNM-ER 1470 (also attributed to H. rudolfensis). On the right, KNM-ER 1813. Both skulls are about 2 million years old. Held at The Natural History Museum, London

Female Homo habilis. Artists impression of a female Homo habilis holding her young and plucking fruit from a tree. H. habilis was an ancestor of modern humans that lived between around 2.1

Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast
Cast of a near complete foot (OH 8) from an Australopthecus or Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. It dates back to 1.75 million years ago

Hominid skulls, 3D computer images
Hominid skulls. 3D computer images of Homo habilis (left) and Homo ergaster. These images were created using data from high resolution computed tomography (CT) scans of fossilised hominid skulls. H

Skull of Homo Habilis, from Koobi Fora in Kenya

adults, homo habilis, homo sapiens sapiens, human evolution, plain background
From so simple beginning

Illustration of Homo sapiens and Homo habilis

Male and female Homo habilis, artists impression. H. habilis was an ancestor of modern humans that lived between around 2.1 and 1.6 million years ago

Homo habilis hunting, artwork C013 / 6549
Homo habilis group using tools to share a kill, artwork. H. habilis is thought to have lived approximately 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa

Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
Two cranium casts of: (left) Australopithecus boisei known as OH5 and (right) homo habilis known as OH24. Both original specimens were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Homo habilis tools
A collection of pebble tools (Oldowan) discovered at the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. They date back to about 1.8 million years ago

Illustration of development of man from from Homo habilis to Homo erectus to Homo sapien

Illustration of Homo habilis settlement at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Homo habilis skull, from Tyrkana
Anthropology - Homo habilis skull. From Tyrkana

Homo ergaster skull (SK-847 and SK-15) C015 / 6928
Homo ergaster skull. This skull consists of two fossils: SK-847 (main) and SK-15 (lower jaw). The fossils are those of an extinct species that forms an early part of the human evolutionary tree

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6686
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6684
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6685
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6666
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis cranium (OH 24) C016 / 5252
Homo habilis cranium (OH 24). Cast of a reconstructed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This specimen, Olduvai Hominid 24 (OH 24), is also known as Twiggy

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5091
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5092
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5090
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo habilis hunting, artwork C013 / 9577
Homo habilis hunting. Artwork of Homo habilis early humans using tools to butcher their prey. H. habilis is thought to have lived approximately 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa

Homo habilis fossil bed C013 / 6546
Homo habilis fossil bed. Reconstruction of a Homo habilis living floor at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. H. habilis is thought to have lived approximately 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa

Homo habilis hunting, artwork C013 / 6548
Homo habilis group using tools to kill an antelope, artwork. H. habilis is thought to have lived approximately 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa

Homo habilis hammerstone C013 / 6547
Homo habilis hammerstone tool discovered at the Olduvia Gorge, Tanzania, dating to between 1.85 to 1.6 million years ago. H

Homo habilis carniums casts from Olduvai Gorge and Koobi For
The white cranium is Homo habilis discovered at Koobi Fora, East Turkana, Kenya believed to have lived about 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis cranium (KNM - ER 1813)
Homo habilis cranium discovered by K. Kimeu (1973) at Koobi Fora, Area 123, Kenya. Cast of KNM - ER 1813. Dated at around 1.8 million years old. Front view. Scale in cms

Homo habilis cranium (OH24)
Cast of a crushed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, (OH 24) known as Twiggy. Discovered by Discovered by Paul Nzube in 1968. The specimen dates back to between 1.75 and 2 m y a

Homo habilis cranium (OH24) (reconstruction)
Cast of a reconstructed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Olduvai Hominid 24, known as Twiggy (OH 24). Discovered by Paul Nzube in 1968

Homo habilis fossil bed
Reconstruction of a Homo habilis (1 to 2 million years ago) living floor at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. (Lower Palaeolithic)

A Homo habilis hammerstone
A hammerstone tool discovered at the Olduvia Gorge, Tanzania dating back to between 1.85 million years ago to 1.6 million years ago

Homo rudolfensis. Artists impression of the skull and face of the tool-using hominid H. rudolfensis. It is sometimes classified as Homo habilis (meaning " handy man" )

Skull bones of Homo habilis
Homo habilis skull bones. These parietal (cranial) bones and mandible (jaw bone) were found in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania in 1960

Early human, artwork
Early human. Computer artwork of the head of an early human. Ancestral human species, now extinct, include Homo habilis and Homo erectus

Human evolutionary taxonomy. Diagram of the evolution of hominin species (dots) over the past seven million years. Bottom: the Ardipithecus group: Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Orrorin tugenensis

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"Homo habilis: The Early Toolmaker in Human Evolution" In the vast timeline of human evolution, Homo habilis holds a significant place. This species, illustrated alongside Australopithecus and Homo sapiens skulls, showcases the transition from our ape-like ancestors to more advanced beings. Captured in action, Homo habilis is depicted as an active participant in their environment. Their presence is further emphasized by the comparison with Homo rudolfensis (KNM-ER 1470) and another specimen (KNM-ER 1813). Interestingly, we also get a glimpse into the diversity within this species through the portrayal of a female individual. The cast of an Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) provides insights into their locomotion abilities. These hominids were gradually adapting to bipedalism – one of humanity's defining traits. Through detailed 3D computer images showcasing various hominid skulls, we can observe how Homo habilis stands apart from its predecessors and successors. It serves as a bridge between ancient apes and modern humans. With plain backgrounds emphasizing their features, adult specimens of both homo habilis and homo sapiens sapiens are juxtaposed for comparison purposes. This contrast highlights the progress made throughout human evolution. Examining the skull reveals crucial information about cranial capacity and brain development during this period. Such discoveries contribute significantly to our understanding of early human cognition. Illustrations featuring both Homo sapiens and Homo habilis emphasize similarities while highlighting key differences that set them apart on our evolutionary journey. Lastly, artwork depicting male and female individuals offers valuable insights into gender roles within early human societies. It sparks curiosity about social dynamics among these ancient toolmakers. Homo habilis' hunting prowess comes alive through captivating artwork (C013 / 6549), reminding us that survival skills played a vital role in shaping our ancestors' lives. Homo habilis represents a crucial milestone in human evolution.