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Phenotype

Tonkinesid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

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

Average Face

The Tonkinesid 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.

Tonkinesid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Tonkinesid 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).

Tonkinesid phenotype historical center: 35.00, 110.00 — East Asia

Physical Characteristics

Yellowish light brown skin with coarse straight to slightly wavy hair. Short, macroskelic, endomorph to ectomorph. Brachycephalic, hypsicranic. Short, mesorrhine or mildly platyrrhine, round-tipped, low-rooted nose. The face is round with coarse features. Cheekbones protruding and angular. Mouth large, lips thick, chin low, forehead steep. Eyes slanting, sometimes with epicanthic folds. Body hair scant.

Historical Background

South Sinid subvariety, typical for the plains of the Red River in Northern Vietnam. Named after the old Tonkin protectorate / Ðông Kinh region. Developed through continuous Sinid expansions to the South and assimilation of indigenous Shanid elements. Most common in Northern Vietnam, but sporadically also appears in Southern Vietnam and parts of Indochina as well as Southern China.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Tonkinesid

References & Literature

The Tonkinesid 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 1938-1940. Forschungen in Süd- und Ostasien. In: Zeitschrift für Rassenkunde 8, 10, 11.
  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1944. Rassendynamik von Ostasien. Walter de Gruyter. Berlin.
  • Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.
  • B74
  • Olivier, G. 1967. Contribution à l'anthropologie des Vietnamiens méridionaux. Bull. Mém. Soc. anthr. de Paris, 12 (1), 155-176.

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