Jessica Lange "Dwan" costume and "Kong" paw display from King Kong....

Description

Jessica Lange "Dwan" costume and "Kong" paw display from King Kong. (De Laurentiis, 1976) Vintage original 2-tiered beige and brown sleeveless, pleated gauze dress with natural braided rope ties and a woven 4.5 in. wide grass belt. Jessica Lange wore this cinematic ritual garment during the exciting sacrificial scene when she is tied up by Skull Island natives and presented as an offering to the giant mythical ape King Kong. Jessica Lange's stardom was established in this De Laurentiis remake of the 1933 classic. The garment comes complete on a female mannequin seated on an impressive, 34 x 38 x 37 in. custom made, fur-covered fiberglass King Kong gorilla hand/seat display. Realistically painted. In fine condition.

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