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A reference casting of SkekSil the Chamberlain's (Frank Oz) head from the production of Jim Henson and Oz's The Dark Crystal. After the Garthim Master (Dave Goelz) defeated him for control of the Skesis clan, the wheedling, devious Chamberlain kidnapped the Gelflings Jen (Henson) and Kira (Kathryn Mullen).

This casting was created by the Jim Henson Creature Shop during production as a safety master of the original sculpt for the SkekSil puppet's head in case new molds were ever required. It is one of the best remaining references to one of the primary Skeksis in the film, as most of the original puppet skins from production deteriorated due to age. It is indeed possible that this is one of, if not the only, surviving original castings from the original production mold still.

This ornately detailed casting is built from two thin fiberglass halves pieced together and finished with a layer of gray paint. It features hand-shaded detailing to help the rich Skeksis texture and craggy lines stand out in relief under the paint finish. Included is a custom display base with a mount for the head. As the casting exhibits a fracture down the center, as well as paint flaking around the eyes and neck, it should be handled with care. Dimensions: (head) 11" x 9" x 6" (28 cm x 23 cm x 15.25 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000