Mortae Mining Tool from Episode, "The Cloud Minders" of Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969).

Vintage original Mortae mining tool used by the Troglytes in the Season 3 episode. Constructed of carved wood resembling a wedge-shaped blade with handle mounted on top, expertly studio finished in metallic silver and gold paint. Measures 11" x 3" x 4". Exhibiting age and minor production wear with scuffs to paint finish. Exhibited at the legendary Star Trek: The Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C., February 1992 through January 1993. Featured on page 37 in the book The Art of Star Trek by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Simon & Schuster, 1995). Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.