As noted in the first two articles (see “Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” Prop Wall Plaque” and “Update“), there was confusion over a Raiders of the Lost Ark wall plaque offered in Profiles in History that matches one seen on YourProps.com listed as a replica casting attributed to Elstree Props, and subsequently these have been found to have been sold openly and in quantity by Elstree Props on eBay and SpecialistAuctions. Since the posting of the original article, it seems those replica auctions have stopped.
The item marketed as the original with Profiles in History has had the marketing description updated since the publication of the catalog:
0952: God of light head – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Original Description:
952. Screen-used “god of light” head from Raiders of the Lost Ark. (Paramount, 1981) Made from Fibrous plaster and mica, and measuring 15 in. x 15 ½ in. this “god of light” head can be seen in the opening sequence on the wall of the Mayan temple as Indy runs past the flying arrows in pursuit of the golden fertility idol. Lot includes a set of four original sequential storyboards depicting the above scenes with pencil notes and biro writing. $2,000 – $3,000
New Description:
952. Screen-used “god of light” head from Raiders of the Lost Ark. (Paramount, 1981) Made from fibrous plaster and and mica, and measuring 15 in. x 15 1/2 in. this “god of light” head can be seen in the opening sequence on the wall of the Mayan temple as Indy runs past the flying arrows in pursuit of the golden fertility idol. Note: this prop is not to be confused with the light-weight fiberglass replicas cast from this original mask. This mask is constructed of solid plaster, rope meshing, wood and vermiculite. Lot includes a set of four original sequential storyboards depicting the above scenes with pencil notes and biro writing. $2,000 – $3,000
Jason De Bord