Paleoanthropological art of B. Petry: November 2014

I was fascinated as a child of paleoanthropology . I was about 9-10 years old when I tried with much joy and excitement to reconstruct a head of Australopithecus . My parents , especially my mother was not thrilled with my early passion for ancient apes . One day , she absolutely forbade me to reconstruct prehistoric apes . Mother's decision disappointed me but I had no choice. My mother was and is a very religious woman and I think my concern for ancient apes conflicts with religious ideas . Many years have passed since then, but my attraction to prehistory remained intact . A few years ago I accidentally saw a reconstruction of Kennis brothers . I think it was a Neanderthal . It amazed by the talent and originality . They have re - started my passion for paleo anthropology .

I created this blog to my satisface my pleasure to bring to life humanoids that lived many millions of years ago. It's fascinating !

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Australopithecus afarensis

3.3 million years ago, the girls looked like this.
Australopithecus afarensis. Lucy's Baby skull.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Old Man Neanderthal.

In the Chapelle-aux-Saints was discovered in 1908, a skull that belonged to a Neanderthal

old man. The two incisors left, helps old when chewing. I think it was an important man. Probably healer or shaman.