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Phenotype

East Shanid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

The East Shanid phenotype is a east asia human phenotype documented in historical anthropology literature. This page presents the East Shanid phenotype average face composite, its geographic distribution, physical characteristics, historical background, and academic references.

Average Face

The East Shanid 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.

East Shanid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The East Shanid phenotype is native to East Asia. 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: 35.00°, 110.00° (latitude, longitude).

East Shanid phenotype historical center: 35.00, 110.00 — East Asia

Physical Characteristics

Yellowish light to medium brown skin with straight, sometimes wavy hair. Medium height, macro- mesoskelic, ectomorph. (Hyper-) brachycephalic with a relatively high, meso- leptorrhine nose. Face is relatively long, not as flat as in Sinid, and more elongated than in Palaungid, but still round, features are more refined and gracile. Eyes are relatively large, slanting, sometimes with the Mongolian fold.

Historical Background

Eastern variety of Shanid, weakly influenced by Veddid. Typical for the plains and river valleys of Indochina, especially from North Thailand to Laos. Probably migrated South from China in historic times, soon outnumbering older types. In recent centuries Sinid elements have caused heavy admixture. Still relatively pure in Lao, Northern Thai, Tay, Sibala, etc. More mixed in Dai, Akha, Brau, Vietnamese, South Chinese, Malay people, and Cambodians.

Source: Human Phenotypes — East Shanid

References & Literature

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

  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1937. Geschichte der anthropologischen Namengebung und Klassifikation. In: Zeitschrift für Rassenkunde. Band 5, 209-282, Band 6, 36-96, 151-210.
  • Lundman, B. 1967. Geographische Anthropologie. Rassen und Völker der Erde. G. Fischer, Stuttgart
  • Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.
  • Hooton, E.A. 1946. Up from the Ape. Rev. ed. Macmillan Company . New York.
  • Cole, S. 1965. Races of Man. Butler & Tanner Ltd. Frome and London.

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