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Jason's (Kane Hodder) stunt and SFX axes from John Carl Buechler's slasher sequel Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. Unlike previous films in the series, Jason used weapons other than his trademark machete, including an axe to kill Russell (Larry Cox). This scene was heavily cut by the MPAA because of its graphic nature.

The lot includes a rubber stunt version of the axe with a metal armature, and a fibreglass SFX version. The SFX axe head is cut down, with a small metal plate added, so it would appear buried in Russell's head. Remnants of stage blood remain. Both axes have paint wear from production use and age. Dimensions (each axe): 85.5 cm x 4 cm x 20 cm (33 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 8")

Additional Provenance:

This lot comes from the personal collection of Friday the 13th collector and historian Mario Kirner.

This lot comes from the Friday the 13th Props Museum collection of Mario Kirner. The Museum was created as a private collection that showcased not only Jason's iconic hockey mask, but also a number of other movie props, costumes and additional materials that were used during the production of the Friday the 13th movies.

An avid contributor in the screen-used prop and costume collecting field for more than 20 years, Mario Kirner has been a dedicated in his work and efforts to help to transform what was once a niche hobby into an popular culture phenomenon. Mario is not just a collector, but a true historian and curator of all things Jason Voorhees and Friday the 13th, also publishing a book dedicated to showcasing the museum's content and their stories.

Estimate: £1,500 - 3,000 Ω

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