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In this listing we have available for your consideration a genuine and authentic TV Costume Prop from the Xena Warrior Princess series in New Zealand. This Waist Belt was designed and worn by the character “Pontius” in Season 3, Episode 8 of the “King of Assassins” episode where Gabrielle must keep Joxer’s evil twin from the assassination of Cleopatra.

This item was purchased during the big sell-off of the Xena Props from whom we had a proxy representative on site during the three day auction event in Auckland, New Zealand on May 16, 2001. This auction was on behalf of the Xena Hercules production company ~ Renaissance Pacific Picture Studio ~ who chose this method to sell the series costumes and props for Charity after the final series was filmed.

A copy of the Turner Auction Flyer will come with this item. This listing is for the Xena Leather "Pontius" Waist Belt (only). The matching leather Pontius front and back flap loin piece is listed in another auction for those who may have only one or the other piece and wish to purchase one of the missing pieces to add their collection. This waist belt is constructed with heavy black glossy leather. Golden metallic leather is overlaid with a zigzag leather lacing. Since it was worn by one of the main characters it also included a centerpiece of gold lame leather with resin Lotus designs attached to the front of the belt. This is a very wearable set in excellent “show worn” condition. These were originally collector purchases and not for personal use, but as fan TV Memorabilia.

This one has the name “Pontius” labeled on the back of it that is played by actor Jonathon Hendry in the Xena episode “King of Assassins”, as seen in the photos above. I do not personally know if the actor actually wore this belt, but most likely he may have since the majority of their items would have been labeled with the words “stunt double”. This belt is also in the black and gold coloring as is the previous guardsmen leather items from the same episode.

Jonathon Hendry (Ness /Pontius)

Known as Jonty, for short, Jonathon's most recent role was in A Song of Good (with Darien Takle and Danielle Cormack). He's acted in over 30 theatre productions (including the Shakespearean roles of Richard the Third, Macbeth, Oberon, Iago, Malvolio and Jacques). In 2003 he was selected to be an artistic resident at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Last year he was appointed Head of Acting at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School. Jonathon is also a director, one of his most recent plays being The Hollow Men at the Maidment Theatre.

If you’ve wanted a piece of television history then this awesome piece of memorabilia is for you.

EPISODE NO. X308 - Season 3, episode 8 - Production Number: V0410 - Original airdate: Monday November 17th, 1997