Indy's Pocket-Sized Temple Relics

Pocket-sized relics and artifacts rest in niches and ledges along the Hall of Shadows. Indiana Jones plucks them during his calm advance, tarantulas crawling across his back as he brushes them off. He appraises each piece instantly with a scholar's eye, pockets valuables into his jacket and satchel, and discards the rest while Satipo trails in panic. This routine underscores Indy's expertise amid the temple's perils.

3 appearances

Purpose

Portable valuables extracted from temple walls for quick appraisal and selective pocketing during exploration

Significance

Advances the search for the Ark through expert handling; reveals Indy's composure, skill, and acquisitiveness against Satipo's fear; foreshadows resourcefulness and betrayal motives

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Calm in the Dark: Indy’s Casual Theft and the Spider Trick

Pocket-sized temple relics are actively harvested by Indy: he snatches items from niches and ledges, instantly appraises them, discards some and pockets others—these objects propel his acquisitive habit and physically demonstrate his priorities amid danger.

Before: Resting in stone niches and ledges along the Hall of Shadows, undisturbed.

After: Several pieces have been evaluated and some are now stashed in Indy's clothes; others remain in the niches.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Idol Missing — Army Intelligence Wants Abner

A cluster of pocket-sized Peruvian trinkets that Indy pocketed are spread across Indy's office and are being examined by Brody; they function as the scene's tangible link to Indy's recent temple raid and prompt institutional interest and valuation.

Before: In Indy's possession, recently recovered from the Peruvian temple and placed on his office desk for Brody's inspection.

After: Approved by Brody for purchase by the Museum; slated to move from Indy's custody into institutional acquisition.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Campus Interruption — Army Business Intrudes

Small pocket-sized temple relics sit on Indy's desk for Brody's inspection; they act as the tangible link between Indy's jungle exploits and the domestic campus setting, prompting Brody's distracted concern and the later mention of Army involvement.

Before: On Indy's person previously; now placed on the cleared desk for Brody to examine.

After: Remain on the desk under Brody's scrutiny pending Museum acquisition.

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