Genesis II, Tyranian Stim Handle #1

original movie prop

Made for the science fiction television movie Genesis II which was created and written by Gene Roddenberry. This is an original screen used Tyranian Stim weapon handle. Made from hard foam that has been covered in plaster and then partially covered in faux wood grained contact paper with the remainder then painted to resemble carved wood. It's also decorated with cooper wire and colored cord with a horsehair plume at one end. Orignally acquired from the estate sale of costume designer William (Bill) Ware Theiss, who also did the costumes for the original Star Trek series.