Editorial photo #1044086 Human Interest

Carnival of Unanua, Navarra

Metal masks worn by mamuxarros in carnival Unanua in Navarra UNANUA-NAVARRA-SPAIN 10/02/2016 In the carnival of Unanua (Navarra) the most important characters are the "mamuxarros" are characters dressed in white with a red sash around the waist and a metal mask covering his face and a large colored headscarf covering the head and neck. Armed with long sticks and stick to threaten their path.It is customary for their victims, usually young women, kneel before capturing and after the "mamuxarro" will make the cross on the forehead, it has to kiss her on the knee. (Photo by Joaquin Gomez Sastre/NurPhoto)