The masks worn by Mexico’s professional wrestlers are the icon of the sport and its participants. Lucha Libre (free fighting) is also part theater and part acrobatics with its own kingdom of stars that take on superhero personas. It draws large audiences to the arenas where the masked men compete. To be unmasked by your opponent is the ultimate defeat.You’ll find the masks in markets where crafts are sold. Most are made of leather. The masks pictured are handmade and lace up in the back. Don’t they have a serial killer sensibility about them?
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11 comments:
Hmm I wouldn't like to have one of those on my wall ;-)
I've spent a lot of time with Mexicans, but I've never heard of Lucha Libre... Is it a regional sport? *curious*
I like masks of Venice more. These are a bit scary.
Hi Sarah,
It's my understanding that it is a very popular sport throughout Mexico.
Hi Cuckoo-They are scary. Very Silence of the Lambs.
Mask - A thought
i love masks..some look eerie, but I have a fascination for them..many times I am not allowed to have them on my walls though :(
Lakshmi,
why can't you have them on your walls?
I want one of those!!!!!!!
I've always been fascinated by these masks in art as well.
Anne
Jenny, Glad they appeal to you
Anne, Love much of Mexico's art.
Hi There :)
Lucha Libre is a kind of 'National Sport', and every mexican for sure grew up with the movies of "El Santo" (Silver mask, fourth row, fourth column) and Blue Demon (blue mask, Fifth row, first and second columns)... if someone would like to have one of those masks, you can check the official stores:
Blue Demon: http://www.bluedemon.com.mx/boutique.htm
El Santo:
http://www.elhijodelsanto.com.mx/tienda/webshop.html
Cheers from Mexico :)
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