Mandrill Bust

This is a highly detailed Mandrill Bust.

This model was created by Mr Jay who makes amazing Busts and provided by Commercial License. https://makerworld.com/@Mr.Jay

This Bust is 3D Printed using Black PLA Filament and Dry-brushed with Gold Gilding Wax to give it a Bronze Statue effect.

This Bust is 15cm tall.

A mandrill is a large primate closely related to baboons and drills. It is scientifically known as Mandrillus sphinx and is part of the Old World monkey family. Mandrills are native to the tropical rainforests and savannas of Central Africa, particularly in countries such as Gabon, Cameroon, and Congo.

They are among the most striking primates in appearance, especially the males, which display vivid coloration. A dominant male mandrill has a bright red stripe down the middle of his muzzle, bordered by ridges of deep blue skin, and a yellow beard. Their rumps are also vividly colored in shades of red, blue, and purple, which becomes more intense when they are excited or dominant. Females and younger mandrills are less brightly colored but still show some of these traits.

Mandrills are the world’s largest monkeys, with males weighing up to 35 kilograms (77 pounds) or more, and females usually about half that size. They live in large groups called “hordes,” which can number in the hundreds, making them some of the largest social gatherings seen in primates.

They are omnivores, feeding on fruits, seeds, leaves, insects, and occasionally small animals. Their long canine teeth look fearsome, and males often display them in a “yawn” as a threat gesture, though they are mainly used for defense rather than hunting.

Mandrills were once thought to be baboons, but genetic studies show they form their own distinct genus, Mandrillus, along with the closely related drill monkey. Because of habitat loss and hunting for bushmeat, mandrills are considered vulnerable in the wild.