are slated to go under the hammer Sept. 28.The seminal sticks — among a treasure trove of Lee memorabilia up for bid — are expected to fetch at least $50,000, according to Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills.“Comprised of lightweight wood (or similar material), encased in durable foam, and reinforced with a resin-treated leather protective coating, Lee used these stunt nunchaku during the iconic cavern fight sequence,” according to the listing.“These nunchaku were handmade to Lee’s exact specifications.
The enhanced durability, traction, and grip mechanics provided by the protective leather coating was extremely helpful as temperatures on set frequently exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit, causing Lee’s hands to sweat profusely,” the description noted.The lot is accompanied by a photo of Bruce Lee with the nunchaku around his neck on the set of “Enter the Dragon,” along with a second snap taken at the home of the movie star’s widow Linda Lee which shows the star’s biographer, Norman Borine, wearing the nunchaku.A white, kung fu-style dress jacket, personally owned and worn by Lee valued at $20,000, and sporty Persol Ratti 23/91 vintage sunglasses valued at $12,000 are also on the block.“Sunglasses such as these became an iconic part of Lee’s look.
They also served a practical use for him, as he suffered from photosensitivity and bad eyesight,” Julien’s says.Fans can also vie for butterfly swords, bo staffs and Lee hand-drawn illustrations of him portraying “Kato” in the TV series “The Green Hornet,” which ran on ABC from 1966 to 1967.The legendary martial artist and actor died in Hong Kong July 20,1973, at the age of 32, from brain swelling caused by an allergic reaction to a headache medication,.
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