Lot 6. Special Effects Xenomorph Tail

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Stock #180272

ALIEN (1979)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London 2024

Lot # 6. Special Effects Xenomorph Tail

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A xenomorph tail from Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror film Alien. The crew of the Nostromo were picked off one by one by the alien that made its way onto their ship, until it was finally killed by Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), who blasted it out of an airlock.

The tail is made from polyfoam and moulded into a sequence of vertebrae, going from large to small. It is painted brown and has a biomechanical aesthetic, as imagined by artist H.R. Giger. Threaded through the entire length is a thick steel-wire cord, which would have allowed the tail to support the weight of a performer for a special effect. There are small cracks, flaking paint and some missing chunks from extensive production use. The tail is no longer flexible. Dimensions: 212 cm x 18 cm x 12 cm (83.5" x 7" x 4.75")

Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 M

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Size

Item size: 83.46" × 7.09" × 4.72" (212cm × 18cm × 12cm)

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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