Apophis’s Open Serpent Guard Helmet

Production made armored cobra head in open configuration with Jaffa armor collar. Mask is made of rubber, the eyes of the cobra are clear resin tinted red, mask is painted gold with black weathering, the inside of the mask is lined with black velvet, the mask is attached to a rubber collar with foam rubber shoulder pads and foam rubber padding underneath, the collar sits on a metal frame with webbing straps and buckles, mask and collar are covered in etched Egyptian/Goa’uld lines and decorations, measures approx. 22in × 19in × 30in.

Catalogue text

Open Serpent guard helmet worn by Apophis in the pilot episode of Stargate SG-1, as well as other Season One episodes. The brother of the sun god Ra, Apophis was the serpent guard who ruled the night. His gold body armor distinguished him from his warriors. This helmet is permanently open and includes a black velvet lining to focus the camera on the actor’s face. Mask is made of rubber and is attached to a rubber collar, which sits on a metal frame with webbing straps and buckles. Measures 22in × 19in × 30in.

Provenance

Taken by Propworx staff directly from The Bridge Studios, where MGM’s Stargate series were produced.