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Phenotype

Chopi-Tswana Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

The Chopi-Tswana phenotype is a sub-saharan africa human phenotype documented in historical anthropology literature. This page presents the Chopi-Tswana phenotype average face composite, its geographic distribution, physical characteristics, historical background, and academic references.

Average Face

The Chopi-Tswana phenotype average face is a composite synthesized from multiple individual photographs by historical anthropologists. It represents a statistical impression of recurring facial features, not a real person.

Chopi-Tswana phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Chopi-Tswana phenotype is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The historical distribution below reflects approximate centers of prevalence documented roughly 1500 years ago; modern borders and population movements have since blurred these boundaries.

Approximate coordinates: 2.00°, 20.00° (latitude, longitude).

Chopi-Tswana phenotype historical center: 2.00, 20.00 — Sub-Saharan Africa

Physical Characteristics

Yellowish dark, sometimes medium brown skin, usually kinky, sometimes peppercorn hair. (Rather) tall, mildly brachyskelic, mesomorph. Dolichocephalic, sometimes hyperdolichocephalic, chamae- sometimes orthocranic with narrower skulls than other Bantuids. Platyrrhine nose, lips rather full. Prognathy modest, pseudo-Mongoloid eyes in a few cases.

Historical Background

Bantuid variety, overall similar to Central Bantuid, but with weak Khoisan influence, placing it closer to Xhosaid. Developed as a result of the Bantu expansion when Bantu assimilated some older Khoisanid elements. Found especially in Botswana and South Mozambique, with lower frequencies in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and adjacent countries. Typified by the Chopi and Tswana, also in the Nyamban, sometimes Tsonga, Sotho, and surrounding groups.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Chopi-Tswana

References & Literature

The Chopi-Tswana phenotype entry above is compiled from the following academic references. Readers are encouraged to consult the original sources for verification and deeper context.

  • Dart, R.A. 1962. Racial Origins. In: Schapera, I.. The Bantu Speaking Tribes of South Africa. Routledge & Kegan Paul. London.
  • Cole, S. 1965. Races of Man. Butler & Tanner Ltd. Frome and London.
  • Baker, J.R.. 1981. Race. Oxford Univ. Press. London.

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