Indy's Robes

Indy wears these loose robes as his Arab disguise during the Tanis dig. After smashing the staff's jeweled top to reveal the Ark's location, he pulls the headpiece free and tucks it into the robes' folds. The garment conceals the artifact from Belloq and Nazi guards who drag him toward capture, preserving it amid the map room's rising tension.

2 appearances

Purpose

Concealing the headpiece of the Staff of Ra

Significance

Enables Indy to retain the crucial headpiece despite immediate Nazi seizure of the staff, setting up later retrieval of the Ark's location and driving escape from the Well of Souls.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Measure, Sabotage, Escape

Indy tucks the removed headpiece into the folds of his robes, using his disguise as covert storage to conceal the artifact from patrolling Nazis while he prepares escape.

Before: Being worn by Indy as part of his disguise during the dig operation.

After: Contains the hidden Staff of Ra headpiece on Indy's person as he climbs to freedom.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Flag Rope: A Last‑Minute Lifeline

Indy's robes function as immediate concealment for the headpiece once he removes it; the garment keeps the artifact hidden from casual inspection during his call for help and ascent.

Before: Worn by Indy as part of his Arab disguise while in the Map Room.

After: Continues to conceal the headpiece as Indy climbs the rope toward the skylight.

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