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An animatronic Amy (Lorene Noh) screaming head from the production of Frank Marshall's sci-fi action-adventure Congo. Primatologist Peter Elliott (Dylan Walsh) took Amy, a mountain gorilla using a specialized backpack and glove to translate her sign language into an audible voice, back to Africa with the funding of a mysterious philanthropist named Herkermer Homolka (Tim Curry) who had ulterior motives for the expedition. Created by Stan Winston Studios, this animatronic head was specifically built for shots of Amy screaming, because the extreme level of expression was more than the standard animatronic head could produce.

This head consists of a silicone skin layer with hand-punched yak hair over a carbon fiber skull labeled "SCREAM AMY" and lined with wires, small motors, and mechanisms used to create facial movements by radio control. The eyes, gums, and teeth are made of resin. A 3.5 mm stereo plug on a long cord runs out the back of the head where a piece of black felt is pinned. The head is displayed on a yellow, hard rubber head made from a lifecast of Amy suit performer Lorene Noh, on a wooden stand labeled "LORENE." The head is in excellent overall condition with minimal signs of wear. The functionality of the animatronics is unknown.

Dimensions (on display): 14" x 11" x 17" (36 cm x 28 cm x 43.5 cm)

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide

Contains mechanical components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide

Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500