Mountain Melanesid
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| Similar Types | Neo Melanesid, Insular Melanesid, Tapirid, Paleo Melanesid, Brachio Melanesid |
| Group | Melanesid |
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Description
Melanesian mountain variety, relatively ancient with similarities to Paleo Melanesid. Found mainly among New Guinean highlanders like Dani, Moni, Ekagi, Mbowamb, Enga, Paniani, Yali, and many others. Occasionally across the New Guinean lowlands and the hills of the Bismarck Archipelago (e.g. Baining) and Solomon Islands.[1]
Physical Traits
Usually dark, sometimes light brown skin. Tight-curly brown-black, sometimes lighter hair. (Rather) short, mesomorph, very long arms and legs. Mesocephalic, sometimes brachycephalic, mildly hypsicranic, relatively large head. Platyrrhine, relatively low or mildly convex nose. Mouth large, thick lips, face robust and wide, often with heavy brow ridges and deep-set eyes. Chin receding, prognathy common. Body hair strong.