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.
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