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Phenotype

Equatorial Sudanid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

The Equatorial Sudanid phenotype is a west africa human phenotype documented in historical anthropology literature. This page presents the Equatorial Sudanid phenotype average face composite, its geographic distribution, physical characteristics, historical background, and academic references.

Average Face

The Equatorial Sudanid 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.

Equatorial Sudanid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Equatorial Sudanid phenotype is native to West 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: 8.00°, -5.00° (latitude, longitude).

Equatorial Sudanid phenotype historical center: 8.00, -5.00 — West Africa

Physical Characteristics

Dark brown, sometimes black skin, kinky hair. Rather tall, brachyskelic, often mesomorph. In difference to Sudanids proper, mesocephalic with a narrower, mildly platyrrhine and often depressed nose. The face is comparably narrow as well, but robust with big eyes and pronounced prognathy.

Historical Background

Central African variety with Sudanid and Congolid elements, living in the Savanna regions of East Cameroon, Central African Republic, South Sudan, and even Gabon and Uganda. May be found in Azande, Baya, Mundu, Banda, Nzkara, Logo, Keliko, Kresh, Bongo, Avukaya, Madi, but also Fang. Sometimes in Bamum, Ewondo, and many other related people.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Equatorial Sudanid

References & Literature

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

  • Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.
  • Baker, J.R.. 1981. Race. Oxford Univ. Press. London.
  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1934. Rassenkunde und Rassengeschichte der Menschheit. Ferdinand Enke. Stuttgart.
  • Czekanowski J. 1924. Forschungen im Nil-Kongo-Zwischengebiet. Leipzig.
  • Lundman, B. 1957. The Problem of Ancient Oriental Shipping on the North Sea. Journal of Near Eastern Studies, 16, II. 105-117.

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