Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Complete Homo Naledi Reconstructed Skull is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Darryl Ricketts, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Complete Homo Naledi Reconstructed Skull

Source: MyMiniFactory by Darryl Ricketts

The Complete Homo Naledi Reconstructed Skull is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Darryl Ricketts. Named Homo naledi, this new species of an extinct early human ancestor discovered by the Rising Star expedition team near Johannesburg, South Africa has stunned the. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: ancient, human, skeleton, skull, fossil, fossils, HomoNaledi, naledi, hominid, anthropology

About this model

Named Homo naledi, this new species of an extinct early human ancestor discovered by the Rising Star expedition team near Johannesburg, South Africa has stunned the paleoanthropology and archaeology world, and in true scientific fashion, they have published scanned specimens of their find and published on for all to enjoy and participate in this extraordinary discovery. The original publication of this find can be found here: For those of you not able to access the original scans, I have listed their reconstructed scanned skull here. In addition, I have also reconstructed the skull using the upper maxilla to match the published mandible and mirrored the zygomatic fragments, along with fragments from the skull; with these four files, I printed as much of the skull as possible, with the rest…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Complete Homo Naledi Reconstructed Skull is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Darryl Ricketts.
Who made this model?: Designed by Darryl Ricketts, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.