Sallah's Truck Chicken Leg

Food prop picked up by Indy during a celebratory meal in Sallah's truck, part of a tense gathering with Sallah, Marion, Belloq, and others. Handled by Indy just before the monkey steals poisoned dates and collapses dead.

3 appearances

Purpose

Eaten as food during the shared roadside meal

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Mourning and Resolve in Sallah's Truck

Indy's chicken leg is a casual prop he holds while emotionally distracted; it reinforces the scene's domestic texture and Indy's attempt to eat/behave normally amid grief until the intelligence reveal reorients him.

Before: In Indy's hand as he sits at the table, uneaten.

After: Still in Indy's possession; its role remains as simple sustenance amidst the conversation.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Bad Dates — Dead Monkey, Sudden Threat

Indy’s chicken leg is a small prop in the meal tableau; he picks it up casually while holding a date, illustrating his distracted state and grounding the scene in domestic, human detail amid strategic conversation.

Before: Part of the tray of food on the table, in Indy's hand during the scene.

After: Left with Indy or set back on the tray/table as attention shifts to the monkey's death.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Wrong Spot — The Staff Miscalculation

Indy picks up a chicken leg during the meal; it functions as a prop showing his distracted, human side and contrasts with the dangerous dates he avoids by chance.

Before: On the food tray, available to eat.

After: Remains with Indy or on the tray; uneaten beyond casual handling.

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