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Description
Closeup view of a small fossilized jawbone held by two bare hands. Teeth are visible along the edge of the fossil. A tray containing rocks and other samples with labels is next to the hands. Published 8 September 1988. Museum records indicate that the fossil was the first found of an ancient primate species. The fossil was uncovered at the Simi Valley Landfill.
Type
image
Format
Black and white photograph 12.7 x 17.8 cm
Identifier
15902
Language
English
Subject
Paleontology Fossils
Place
California Ventura County (Calif.) Simi Valley (Calif.)
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