fabric sewn together to create the basic shape that covers the entire head. The mask has openings for the eyes, nose and mouth with colorful trim around the open features, this trim is known as "Antifaz" in Spanish. The back of the mask is open with a "tongue" of fabric under laces to keep it tight enough to not come off accidentally during a match. The first variation in style came when the jaw and mouth area was removed from the mask to expose the skin. Other masks have solid material over the mouth, nose, eyes or all three, in the case of fabric covering the eyes a stretched fabric that is see through up-close is used. Originally being made from fabric masks have evolved and are now made from a variety of materials from cotton to nylon to various vinyl polymers in many different colours and patterns. Several additions have been made to the mask decorations over the years with the most prevalent and visually striking being foam horns and artificial hair attached to the mask. Mock ears are also commonly used, especially if the mask has an animal motif such as a tiger and other animals. See also List of masked wrestlers Further reading Enciclopedia de las Mascaras, 11 volume magazine published 2007 - 2008. Covers the technical aspects of various luchador's masks from A to Z, details on fabric, construction, design and manufacturing. References General El Nacimiencito de un Sueño (the birth of a dream), Pages 41 - 51 Masks, Pages 46-49 The Mask in the match, Pages 60-61 Los Enmascarados (the Masked Men), Pages 71-127 The Assassins, Pages 52-54 The Interns, Pages 76-78 The Infernos, Pages 199-201 The Mysterious Medics, Pages 213-215 Mr. Wrestling I & II, Pages 231-232 Specific Lucha libre Professional wrestling slang Sports masks