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Prehistoric Artifacts

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This collection of viewable prehistoric artifact 3D models was produced by the Smithsonian’s Human Origins Program by 3D scanning casts, other replicas, and some original objects which are now on display in the Hall of Human Origins at the National Museum of Natural History. The models are shown in approximate order of age, from oldest on the top left to youngest on the bottom right.


3d model of Hammerstone from Lokalalei, Kenya

Hammerstone from Lokalalei, Kenya

3d model of Stone Flake from Lokalalei, Kenya

Stone Flake from Lokalalei, Kenya

3d model of Chopper from Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Chopper from Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

3d model of Handaxe from Isampur, India

Handaxe from Isampur, India

3d model of Handaxe from Bose, China

Handaxe from Bose, China

3d model of Handaxe from Dordogne, France

Handaxe from Dordogne, France

3d model of Ivory Horse Figurine from Lourdes, France

Ivory Horse Figurine from Lourdes, France

3d model of Limonte Crayon from Twin Rivers, Zambia

Limonte Crayon from Twin Rivers, Zambia

3d model of Shell Bead from Skhul, Israel

Shell Bead from Skhul, Israel

3d model of Plaque from Apollo 11 Rock Shelter, Namibia

Plaque from Apollo 11 Rock Shelter, Namibia

3d model of Venus Figurine from Hohle Fels Cave, Germany

Venus Figurine from Hohle Fels Cave, Germany

3d model of Necklace Shell Bead from Cro-Magnon, France

Necklace Shell Bead from Cro-Magnon, France

3d model of Carved Bone Disc from Xiaogushan, China

Carved Bone Disc from Xiaogushan, China

3d model of Ivory Carved Ring from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

Ivory Carved Ring from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

3d model of Abstract Torso Pendant from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

Abstract Torso Pendant from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

3d model of Ivory Female Torso from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

Ivory Female Torso from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

3d model of Venus Figurine from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

Venus Figurine from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

3d model of Ivory Mammoth Figurine from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

Ivory Mammoth Figurine from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

3d model of Bison Figure, Cast

Bison Figure, Cast

3d model of Bison figurine from La Madeleine, France

Bison figurine from La Madeleine, France

3d model of Carved Horse-Head Bead from Laugerie Haute, France

Carved Horse-Head Bead from Laugerie Haute, France

3d model of Pottery Vessel

Pottery Vessel

3d model of Cuneiform Tablet from Iraq

Cuneiform Tablet from Iraq

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