Lot 58 - Simba Stunt Gorilla Suit and Unfinished Mask

Sold Stock #45645 | Sold Jun 16 2015

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Lot #58 - Simba Stunt Gorilla Suit and Unfinished Mask

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A Simba stunt gorilla suit and unfinished mask from Michael Apted's biopic Gorillas in the Mist. Simba was a female gorilla in the band of gorillas observed in the film. This gorilla suit is a compilation of different gorilla pieces from the film and consists of a full hair suit, two- part muscle suit, pair of hands, pair of feet, and an unfinished head. The hair suit features a back zipper concealed by snap buttons and is marked "Peter Stunt" in black ink on an interior tag. The muscle suit includes a top and bottom that have been stuffed to imitate the body structure of a gorilla. The hands, marked "Antonio practice,” are made of an inner plastic shell with a fur lining and latex skin painted to a realistic finish. The latex feet have been painted to appear lifelike and are marked "Denise practice" on an inner tag. The unfinished head skin features a painted face and ears as well as hand-punched fur. All items in the lot show wear from production and age such as hardened latex, but remain in overall good condition. Mask dimensions: 15" x 12" x 14" (38 cm x 30 cm x 36 cm); dressed height: 54" (137 cm)
$2,000-3,000 *Estimated sale price; sold without reserve

This item is located in London.