ILM Reference Pictures

Below are images from the Star Wars movies and some images from magazines and touring exhibits that had Tusken Raider references worth posting. Most of these images are owned by Lucas Films and ILM, so please use these images for educational purposes only.

Magic of the Myth Exhibit

Under the snout image. This is a close-up shot taken from under the snout of the Tusken Raider. You can see the "gaffers tape" used to hold the leather in place underneath. This is a very rare and informative shot.


Side shot of head A good side shot of the ILM head.


Good shot of the tying of the back sash A very rarely seen image of the back of the costume. See how ILM attached their sash? Very low-tech. :)


front shot of the tusken A top/front shot of the head.


Side shot of the head An overall side shot of the head.


good respirator shot A good image of the neck respirator on the screen used ILM costume.


front shot of head through glass Another 3/4 shot of the head. We had a bit of glass reflection in this one.

All these amazing "Magic of the Myth" images were taken with a 35mm Canon EOS Rebel camera with a Sunpack detachable flash. Film prints are invaluable reference when working in the art studio. I am offering film copies of these prints as a set for $25.00 (shipped inside the USA). Email Us.

Printed Reference Material

front shot of head through glass
A comparison image of the 1977 ANH Tusken Raider and the 1999 Episode 1 Tusken Raider. (Taken from the Star Wars Visual Dictionaries)