Updated: November 25, 2005

Complete Kim Hunter "Zira" costume from Planet of the Apes mounted on a custom display with lifelike figure. (TCF, 1968) This original Zira costume was among the earliest wardrobe pieces made for Planet of the Apes and still features the marks where the twin metal clips on the leather collar were removed, plus the super rare leather Glyphs on the chest.

The costume is complete, including the distinctive shoes. Female background chimp costumes themselves are incredibly rare; this Zira costume is one of only three known Zira costumes, and is especially desirable. The costume is currently mounted on a flexible mannequin with a stunning silicon head of Zira (made using appliances from Hunter's mold), prosthetics-grade glass eyes and hand punched human hair.

Value: $25,000 - $35,000

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