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GORILLAS IN THE MIST (1988) - Digit Animatronic Head

Currency:GBP Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:2,500.00 GBP Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 GBP
GORILLAS IN THE MIST (1988) - Digit Animatronic Head
A Digit animatronic head from Michael Apted's biopic Gorillas in the Mist. This fully articulating gorilla head was designed to animate Digit's varying emotions during filming.

This remote-control gorilla face consists of hand-punched hair over a foam-latex skin that is attached to a padded fiberglass skullcap. The face features realistic acrylic eyes and resin teeth and gums. Inside the mask is a padded skullcap, to protect the actor's face from the articulating face plates and wires. The head was designed with articulating facial features, allowing controlled movement to the jaws, upper and lower lips, nose, brow and eyes. A puppeteer would use a remote control to send signals to the masks' interior servos, which operated the various facial features.

The piece rests on an original production foam head stand, mounted to a wood base. The mask includes its original bespoke production road case. The road case includes a sticker on the door that reads 'Digit'. The lot shows some wear to the foam latex, which has hardened in some areas. However, the mask remains in overall very fine condition. Dimensions (mask): 41 cm x 30 cm x 48 cm (16'' x 12'' x 19''). Dimensions (road case): 44 cm x 57 cm x 55 cm (17 1/4'' x 22 1/4'' x 21 1/2'')

This display contains electronic components. While every effort is made to describe them accurately, no guarantee or warranty is made as to functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.

£5,000 - 7,000

VAT Status - Omega