A gnarly mystic grimoire with accompanying key, the prop has been duplicated for sale by. The mummy hamunaptra book of the dead replica movie prop. The mummy book of the dead and small props from the mummy replica movie prop. A replica of the book of the dead featured in the mummy 1999. The mummy, or ramses the damned is a 1989 horror novel by american writer anne rice. Painted it in a dark copper and weathered the hell out of it to give it that old look. Other than toms replica, there is only really one other notable replica produced of this specific book of the dead as most replicas lean more towards the look of the book from evil dead ii, and this was created in a 20 project by danish evil dead fan jesper morch, and shown in a video below and detailed on its own replica book of the. Check out our book of the dead selection for the very best in unique or custom. The mummy replica movie prop book of the dead, movie. Both the book of the dead and the book of life from the previous mummy film look close to identical. The mummy replica movie prop book of the dead, movie props. A hollywood representation of the egyptian book of the dead from the mummy movie of its a created concoction but an interesting looking one of awesome design.
It contains a reproduction of the original scrolls of the papyrus of ani in english translation. Book of the dead, ancient egyptian collection of mortuary texts made up of spells or magic formulas, placed in tombs and believed to protect and aid the deceased in the hereafter. Mummy movie the mummy film book of the dead cool books movie props magic book handmade books book of shadows book making. The novel ends with the statement, the adventures of ramses the damned shall continue, and twentyeight years later, rice finally fulfilled this promise, with ramses the. This is a mechanical version of the key, slightly different from the movie. Mummy, the 1999 book of the dead page current price. The book of the dead from the mummy part 1 the elder props. The whole clasps system looked a bit too fantastical to me.
If you need more from the movie, a good start is this book. And although we call it a book, it isnt necessarily what we would recognise as a book today, its more like having all the answers to your final year exam if your final year exam was death and the afterlife. A collection of ancient egyptian funerary texts from various periods, containing prayers, magic formulas, and hymns to be used by the soul of the deceased for guidance and protection on. One of a kind hand made and hand carved black book of the dead replica from the movie the mummy 1999super cool prop, finely detailed to look exactly like the one from the movie.
This book takes nearly 3 weeks to make, there are 1. The ancient egyptian book of the dead unwrapped project blog. Feb 19, 2007 heres a pic of my mummy key, cast from a screen used stunt i was told. The book of amunra was an ancient egyptian book made of pure gold.
Building the book of the dead from the mummy 1999 rpf. First, the egyptian book of the dead was considered to be the bible of ancient egypt and was therefore treated with great respect and consideration. The large star shaped lock is hard to miss, so its clear that the easter egg is intentional. This book contains a reproduction of the original scrolls of the papyrus of ani with english translation. Known colloquially as the book of the living or the golden book, the book of amunra contained ancient spells and incantations that could take life away from mortals. While the expedition was at hamunaptra, the book of amunra was never found, but its counterpart, the book of the dead, was, and the book of the dead was. The cool way the mummy totally references brendan frasers. Based on the popular mummy movie franchise, this key is used to unlock the book of the dead. Connie wrote in wanting to know how to replicate the mechanism that, in the movie, is used to unlock the book s cover. Take a look at how we almost succeed but have several. The book of the dead was an ancient volume that was held in such reverence for the ancient egyptians that to speak of it was blasphemy, and so was kept stowed away from any interference in the necropolis hamunaptra. Book of the dead amunra is one of the most thought after books by collectors, scholars and adepts of magical arts alike. The gold dial on the front does turn, the latches on the right side are magnetic and flip back, and the cover opens.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. We recently had a question from a reader about this prop. The mummy book of the dead replica, connie wrote in wanting to know how to replicate the mechanism that, in the movie, is used to unlock the books cover. Before he can fully investigate this claim, lawrence unexpectedly falls dead, and those around him fear he was the victim of a curse placed on the tomb. Nov 27, 2015 book of the dead amunra is one of the most thought after books by collectors, scholars and adepts of occult arts alike. Egyptian mummies egyptian art book of the dead the book anubis mummy movie the mummy film suspended animation outdoor halloween. Did you catch the brendan fraser version easter egg. This functional version of the key is made of resin and steel.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. One of these, of course was the book of the dead prop. The black book of the dead resurrects the movies mummy, imhotep. A gnarly mystic grimoire with accompanying key, the prop has. The mummy book of the dead and book of amun ra book of the living movie prop replica. Probably compiled and reedited during the 16th century bce, the collection included coffin texts dating from c. Condition is stated as new as it was made and displayed its not been used in any fashion. Egyptian book of the dead amunra ancient scroll of ani.
I used screen shots from the film as well as images found on the internet to determine the original dimensions, colours and details to be replicated. Star wars hasbro adult clone trooper rex helmet,changing voices. Key to hamunaptra the mummy prop replica paul pape designs. And while i did not find any working mechanical replicas of the prop, i did discover the remarkably beautiful static replica shown in the photo at the. Connie wrote in wanting to know how to replicate the mechanism that, in the movie, is used to unlock the books cover. The book of the dead cardboard box diy the mummy prop. Mummy book of the dead and key rpf costume and prop maker. The book of the dead from the mummy by ryfree on deviantart.
The mummy key of hamunaptra movie prop replica w book dial base static open. The book of the dead replica prop the mummy 3d printed. Oct 12, 2019 the mummy book of the dead replica, connie wrote in wanting to know how to replicate the mechanism that, in the movie, is used to unlock the books cover. Aug 06, 2019 this diy prop replica from the mummy is amazing.
Never having seen the mummy, i went into research mode and enqueued it from netflix. Book is the closest term to describe the loose collection of. Mummy prop in reproduction movie props for sale ebay. The book of the dead is an ancient egyptian funerary text generally written on papyrus and used from the beginning of the new kingdom around 1550 bce to around 50 bce. Evil dead, book of the dead evil dead book, book of the. Sep 20, 2017 the mummy hamunaptra book of the dead replica movie prop. The original egyptian name for the text, transliterated rw nw prt m hrw, is translated as book of coming forth by day or book of emerging forth into the light. Toward the end of the film, the heroes discover another book the golden book of amun ra, or the book of life. This week, we try to make a replica of the book of the dead from the mummy. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Offered for all of you hard core mummy and mummy returns fans is this expertly crafted book of the dead prop replica. And the book of the dead, with its ornate clasps and intricate starshaped key, is admittedly an awesome prop. That is why we have built a team that is experienced and professional when it comes to designing, printing and finishing 3d printed replica props.
The painted version of the book is just an example of what it. I made this prop to go along with my evie cosplay and i am super excited with how it turned out, so i thought id share with you guys. It not only follows the book, but gives a little more insight behind the characters and events that unfold during the movie that can widen your imagination and perspective of the mummy world. Unfollow the mummy book of the dead replica to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is a solid resin cast piece which has been painted by a special effects artist to appear old and weathered. Book of the dead amunra is one of the most thought after books by collectors, scholars and adepts of occult arts alike. The mummy book of the dead this book is a full scale replica of a prop used in the film the mummy which was released in 1999.
Want a special key the key is an object found in hamunaptra that ordinarily takes the form of a puzzle box. The book of the dead was an ancient egyptian book made of pure obsidian. The book of the dead was accidentally used by evy carnahan rachel weisz and rick oconnell brendan fraser to raise. This book contains a reproduction of the original scrolls of. Book of the dead book of the dead, movie props, book of. Jun 09, 2017 the large star shaped lock is hard to miss, so its clear that the easter egg is intentional. This prop will last a lifetime unlike the spring operated ones. It does not come with the key unfortunately but it wasnt made to open anyway. This is a replica i made of the book of the dead from the mummy. Download the egyptian book of the dead full pdf ebook. Universal monsters is a fresh new horro series for middlegrade rea.
Book of the dead book of the dead, movie props, book of shadows. But, we actually got a request over facebook asking if we could make a replica of it so. This pieces is beyond museum quality, crafted using professional art. The mummy book of the dead and book of amun ra movie prop. To keep it safe from interference from unworthy men, the ancient egyptians kept the book inside a statue of horus at hamunaptra, where it was declared. Taking place during the early twentieth century, it follows the collision between a british archeologists family and a resurrected mummy. And the book of the dead, with its ornate clasps and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The mummy book of the dead replica unbuilt kit by awesomegiftshop props for sale.
The book of the dead often presented with the subtitle the papyrus of ani. Known colloquially as the black book, the book of the dead contained ancient spells and incantations that could resurrect the dead and can summon the warriors of the book ghost warriors. The book of the dead from the mummy has been in my todolist for a very long time but i always thought looked a bit too complicated to make. Carrie sharpe 3d modelmaking the mummy replica and set. A couple of months ago someone asked me to make a replica of it so i decided to finally give it a try. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is a replica of the book of the dead from the mummy 1999. Oct 02, 2009 we recently had a question from a reader about this prop. These are made by hand, carved from wood with magnetic clasps to unlock the bookends fully lined with black felt on the inside. It is made out of resin and, while the lock doesnt actually work, the hinges do. Find great deals on ebay for the mummy book of the dead and the mummy book of the dead replica.
The mummy inside, in its leftbehind notes, claims to be the famed pharaoh ramses ii, despite the tombs dating only to the first century b. Mummy book of the dead and key rpf costume and prop. The ancient egyptian book of the dead stories from the museum. King ramusan protected the book of the dead in the treasure chamber in his palace to keep it safe form. The book of amunra or the book of the living was sought out by evelyn carnahan in 1926, as evelyn had set up an expedition to find it, an expedition which included richard oconnell, jonathan carnahan, and gad hassan. The book of the dead was accidentally used by evy carnahan rachel weisz and rick oconnell brendan fraser to raise the ancient priest imhotep arnold vosloo from the grave. Get the best deals for the mummy book of the dead replica at. Book of the dead mummy movie prop replica 3d printed. Aug 5, 2014 the mummy hamunaptra book of the dead replica movie prop stay safe and healthy. Book of the dead page mummy, the 1999 a page of the book of the dead from stephen sommers action film the mummy 1999. We are introducing our version of the book of the dead amunra.
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