Iconic fedora hat worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has been sold for a staggering $630,000 (over ₹5 crores) at an auction in Los Angeles, according to BBC reports. The hat, crafted by the renowned Herbert Johnson Hat Company in London, played a memorable role in the film, particularly during the thrilling scene where Indiana Jones, along with his companions, jumps from a crashing plane.
This piece of cinematic history was part of the personal collection of Dean Ferrandini, Harrison Ford’s stunt double, who passed away last year. Along with the fedora, the auction lot included never-before-seen photographs of Ferrandini wearing the complete Indiana Jones costume on set.
The sable-colored fedora is an updated version of the hat originally featured in the first Indiana Jones film, Raiders of the Lost Ark. The auction house, Propstore, noted that this version of the hat had a “more tapered” crown, distinguishing it from its predecessor.
The hat, first seen early in Temple of Doom, has become synonymous with Indiana Jones’ character, symbolizing his adventurous spirit. In one of the film’s early scenes, Jones narrowly escapes a doomed plane along with nightclub singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and his young sidekick Short Round (Ke Huy Quan), using an inflatable raft to survive the harrowing descent down a mountainside. The hat also appeared in additional scenes shot at producer George Lucas’s visual effects facilities.
This fedora, now a cultural icon, is more than just a piece of wardrobe; it encapsulates the daring essence of Indiana Jones. The auction underscored the enduring allure of Hollywood memorabilia, with other notable items sold including an imperial scout trooper helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for $315,000 (₹2.6 crores), a light-up wand from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban for $53,550 (₹44.2 lakhs), and a suit worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall for $35,000 (₹28.9 lakhs).
The sale of these items reflects the ongoing fascination with cinematic history, as fans and collectors alike vie for pieces of the magic that brought these beloved films to life.
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