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Black figurine

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains three Lucha Libre figurines. All three of these figurines are made of plastic, and each has a mask, shorts, knee pads and boots carved into the plastic. They each have a cape made of a fabric-like material, although the capes differ in color and cut.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 2004

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.

Extent

From the Collection: .75 Linear Feet (1 box; 3 items)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

This figurine is black colored with a jagged, red cape. The mask has large, bat-like ears protruding from the top, ovular holes for the eyes that widen towards the bottom, a circular mouth hole, and a line carved in the forehead of the mask. The mask is laced with an inverted 'V' pattern and the boots are laced up with an 'X' pattern. The knee pads are ovular in shape with horizontal lines. The right arm is oriented down and to the right, while the left is oriented up and to the left, and the index finger on the left hand is cut short.

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

Contact:
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing MI 48823 USA