Object
Man in the Panama Hat's Panama Hat
The Man in the Panama Hat wears this hat during the cliffside chase after young Indiana Jones. It fully conceals his face, exposing only his olive-skinned hand as he grips the wheel of a pursuing vintage car. Gang members like Fedora, Rough Rider, Halfbreed, and Roscoe recognize him instantly by it, marking his commanding role amid the thundering pursuit.
3 appearances
Purpose
Conceals the wearer's face and identity
Significance
Signals authority over Fedora's gang and hints at sinister forces beyond the immediate grave robbers, foreshadowing larger threats in Indy's future
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used