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Phenotype

Jahai Semangid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

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

Average Face

The Jahai Semangid 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.

Jahai Semangid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Jahai Semangid phenotype is native to Southeast 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: 5.00°, 110.00° (latitude, longitude).

Jahai Semangid phenotype historical center: 5.00, 110.00 — Southeast Asia

Physical Characteristics

Dark (copper) brown skin and kinky hair. Short, but taller than Semangids, mesoskelic. Mesomorph to ectomorph, mesocephalic, hypsicranic, small-headed. Mesorrhine, funnel-shaped nose. The face is relatively short, but longer than in Semangid. Features are more robust, especially the brow ridges. The forehead is often shield-shaped. Prognathism is often absent.

Historical Background

Semangid variety, a Paleolithic relict of the original Malaysian forest population. Shows more Veddoid/Australoid features and is similar to Tapirid. Very rare with a few hundred individuals remaining. Typified by the Jahai tribe of the Semang, but also in Bateq and occasionally other Semang groups and even Jakudn. Loss of culture and forest destruction may wipe out this unique type soon.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Jahai Semangid

References & Literature

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

  • Skeat, W.W. and C.O. Blagden. 1906. Pagan Races of the Malay Peninsula. Vol 1-2.Macmillan and Co. London.
  • Schebesta, P. 1927. Bei den Urwaldzwergen von Malaya. Lipsia.
  • Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.

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