Original Mangalore goggles created for use in Luc Besson’s iconic 1997 science fiction action film, The Fifth Element.
 
The Mangalores, a brutish mercenary alien race, play a key role throughout the film as heavily armed antagonists. Their menacing design and imposing presence made them one of the most memorable alien species of the production.
 
The Mangalores are later seen wearing goggles during the chaotic confrontation aboard the luxury space liner Fhloston Paradise.
 
The goggles formed part of the standard Mangalore combat costume, alongside their armored uniforms, weapons, and prosthetic creature masks. In many close-up shots, the red lenses helped emphasize the aggressive, militarized appearance of the alien mercenaries while also concealing the actors’ eyes beneath the elaborate makeup effects.
 
Constructed from black plastic with distinctive red plastic lenses, the goggles measure approximately 6 inches x 1.75 inches x 2 inches. The piece remains in good overall condition, exhibiting expected wear from production use and age.
 
Set in the 23rd century, The Fifth Element follows cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), a former special forces major, who becomes an unlikely hero when a mysterious being named Leeloo falls into his life. Together, they must retrieve four elemental stones and the mythical "fifth element" to stop a cosmic force threatening to annihilate Earth. Blending high-energy action, striking visual design, and a touch of humor, the film has become a cult classic in the sci-fi genre.
This Mangalore hand represents a unique piece of cinematic history from one of the most visually distinctive sci-fi films of the 1990s.
 
This original Mangalore prop represents a rare and visually distinctive piece of cinematic history from one of the most influential sci-fi films of the 1990s.
 
Authenticity:
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