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Phenotype

Katangid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

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

Average Face

The Katangid 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.

Katangid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Katangid 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).

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

Physical Characteristics

Medium to dark brown skin, curly to kinky hair. Rather tall and mesomorph. Dolicho- mesocephalic with wide and very robust (facial) features. Deep-set eyes, heavy brow ridges, heavy jaw. Strongly platyrrhine. Face very wide, forehead is sloping. Chin is receding, hairiness is relatively strong.

Historical Background

Very ancient Australiform African type. Probably more widespread during the Paleolithic, only survives as a rare minority element. May still be found in a few individuals in Zambia, Mozambique, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana. Korana have been reported to have this kind of admixture as well as Zulus, Xhosa, and others.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Katangid

References & Literature

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

  • Lebzelter, V. 1928. Bericht über meine Studien- und Forschungsreise nach Südafrika. Anthr. Anz. V. 360-362.
  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1934. Rassenkunde und Rassengeschichte der Menschheit. Ferdinand Enke. Stuttgart.
  • Broom, R. 1929. Australoid element in Koranas. Nature 124. 507.
  • Drennan, M.R. 1929. An Australoid skull from the Cape Flats. Jorn. Anthr. Inst. 59. 417-427.
  • 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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