Adam Savage Gets Up Close With INDIANA JONES' Original Golden Idol and Other Legendary Movie Props

Few movie props are as instantly recognizable as the Golden Fertility Idol from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and in a new visit to the Cinema Relics archive, Adam Savage gets the rare opportunity to see that iconic artifact up close.

Joined by collector and prop historian Dan Lanigan, Savage explores a collection packed with some of the treasured hand props from the Indiana Jones franchise. For fans of the adventure series, it’s the kind of deep dive that feels like stepping straight into Indy’s world of ancient mysteries and legendary treasures.

Lanigan walks Savage through the fascinating history behind several hero props used in the films, including the famed Golden Fertility Idol that kicked off Indy’s unforgettable temple escape in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The pair also examine another fan-favorite artifact, the Headpiece to the Staff of Ra, which played a crucial role in the search for the Ark. Seeing these original pieces together offers a fun reminder of just how much craftsmanship went into bringing the Indiana Jones movies to life.

Other pieces include Indy’s whip, the Holy Grail, the Sankara Stones, he iconic horned headdress worn by the Thuggee cult leader, Mola Ram, in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and more.

For movie prop enthusiasts and longtime fans of the franchise, this showcase is packed with cinematic history and some seriously cool relics from one of Hollywood’s greatest adventure series.