Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, Cross of Coronado

replica movie prop

Most accurate reproduction of the "Cross of Coronado" from the movie "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade". This prop was made from a professional prop maker that is well known for his attention to detail (Thank you Brenton !) The "Cross of Coronado" was hand-carved and cast in pewter and then 24kt Gold-Plated through a private commission. It measures 22cm L x 17cm W x 1.8cm Thick.  In the centre of the cross are custom-cut inlays set into deep grooves. The large inlay has a Dark Blue Enamel Resin while the thinner strips are Real Mother-of-Pearl. Mounted on each of the fours ends of the cross are three Enameled Pearls surrounding a custom-cut Blue Lace Agate cabochon. The cabochon has a lower profile than the spherical pearls, just like the original prop. Around each pearl is a decorative recess, with the same dark blue enamel resin as the center inlay.  It is then strung with antique Gold-Plated Rolo Chain.

When exploring the deserts of the Four Corners region of the Southwest, a young Indy discovers a group of treasure hunters digging in a cave. They find this beautiful crucifix, which Indy then steals in the hopes of giving it to a museum. This Spanish style cross was named for the sixteenth century explorer Francisco Vazquez de Coronado who searched the American Southwest for the treasure-laden Seven Cities of Cibola.