PETER MAYHEW ORIGINAL “CHEWBACCA” HEAD FROM STAR WARS. - (TCF, 1977) The most loveable and loyal character throughout the entire Star Wars saga is Chewbacca, the Wookiee who owed a life debt to Han Solo and allied himself with his nomadic friend/smuggler in Star Wars. “Chewie” soon became the most consistent and dependable collaborator in the Rebel Alliance. Portrayed by the 7 ft. 3 in. British actor Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca’s stature and distinctive mane of long brown hair made him an instant celebrity character, and his heroic rescues throughout the series have given him a special place in the hearts of Star Wars fans the world over. Offered here is the finest full costume headpiece of Chewbacca from the original trilogy in private hands. It consists of a screen-used cowl hairpiece (which encompasses the entire head), and a period-made Stuart Freeborn facial appliance. Judging by the construction of the cowl, it was also most likely used in more than one of the original films of the trilogy. The facial appliance is attached to the cowl and mounted on a period Stuart Freeborn foam Chewbacca head so that the display retains its screen-used appearance. The foam head was originally made by Freeborn to support the facial appliances while they were prepared for filming on the set. The front jaw, mouth, nose, teeth and tongue that comprise the facial appliance are original period pieces made for the production by Stuart Freeborn, and have been reassembled for the display. The eyes are actual casts of Peter Mayhew’s closed eyes, taken directly from the lifecast that Freeborn made for the trilogy. With these pieces, the facial appliance has been professionally finished with original period “Wookiee” hair acquired for Return of the Jedi by Freeborn in 1981. Of particular note, this Wookiee hair was personally marked by Freeborn as “eyebrow”, “lower eye”, “cheeks”, etc. so that it could be perfectly placed on Mayhew for continuity during his make-up sittings – and has now been seamlessly mated with the original costume pieces, making this the finest screen-correct Chewbacca costume head from the Star Wars trilogy known to exist. Included are signed photographs by Stuart Freeborn and Peter Mayhew.