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Apophis' (Peter Williams) mechanical headdress from the sci-fi television show Stargate SG-1. Apophis was a System Lord of the Goa'uld and the ultimate nemesis of Stargate Command. He wore his armoured headdress, designed by Christina McQuarrie, in the pilot episode, in which he and his Jaffa Serpent Guards infiltrated the Embarkation room of Stargate Command. He lowered his mechanical headdress and commanded his Jaffas to kill the stationed guards, before abducting Senior Airman Carol Weterings (Rachel Hayward).

The headdress is made up of several components. The cobra head is made of fibreglass painted gold, and features red resin crystals for eyes, the Apophis symbol on its forehead and an engraved pattern throughout. The face and back of the headdress are segmented so they can open and close, a function that is controlled by a pressure valve and electrical system concealed at the back. The neck-and-shoulder guard is made of foam and rubber painted faux gold, with plastic buckles and straps to hold the headdress onto the wearer.

The headdress is displayed on a custom-made stand. It shows some signs of wear from production use, including paint wear throughout, and the top sections of the headdress have come apart. Dimensions: 70 cm x 64 cm x 60 cm (27½" x 25" x 23 2/3")

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

Special shipping required; see notice in the Buyer's Guide

Estimate: £8,000 - 12,000 Ω