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Phenotype

Satsuma Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

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

Average Face

The Satsuma 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.

Satsuma phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Satsuma 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).

Satsuma phenotype historical center: 35.00, 110.00 — East Asia

Physical Characteristics

Yellowish light, sometimes medium brown skin with coarse straight, sometimes wavy hair. Short, endo- mesomorph, macroskelia pronounced. Brachycephalic, hypsicranic with a mesorrhine, often flattened nose. The face is broad, rather shallow, the cheekbones usually prominent. The mouth is rather wide, the Mongolian fold common.

Historical Background

South Mongolid type of Japan and Korea, somewhat influenced by Tungid. Named after the Satsuma region of Kagoshima. Today the most populous element in Japan as it is found along the densely populated southern coasts of Kagoshima, Shikoku, and Honshu. Also in the Ryukyu Islands and along Korea's south coast. Developed through ancient South Chinese / Malayan migrations to the North.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Satsuma

References & Literature

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

  • Baelz, E.. 1883. Die körperlichen Eigenschaften der Japaner. Mitteilungen den DGNVO 3, 28.
  • Ten-Kate, H. 1902. Anthropologisches und Verwandtes aus Japan. Internationales Zentralblatt für Anthropologie und verwandte Wissenschaften 7.
  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1952c. Rassentypen und Typendynamik von Asien In: Historia Mundi. Band 1, Munich, 147-166.
  • Hulse, F. S. 1943. Physical types among the Japanese. In: Coon, C. S. and J. M. Andrews. Studies in the Anthropology of OCeania and Asia. Papers of the Peabody Museum 20, 122-133.
  • Drexel, A. 1955. Die Völker der Erde. 2nd Ed. Akademie Verlag. Zürich.
  • Weinert, H. 1965. Die heutigen Rassen der Menschheit. In: Lundwig, B. and H. Plank. Handbuch der Biologie. Vol 9 (2).
  • Vallois, H. V. 1971. Las races humaines. 8 Ed. Grammont.
  • Matsumoto, H. 1921. Notes on the stone age people of Japan. American Anthropologist 23, 1.
  • Lundman, B. 1967. Geographische Anthropologie. Rassen und Völker der Erde. G. Fischer, Stuttgart

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