After I saw the photography exhibit at Iturbide's Palace, I was about to leave. But then I noticed that there were several rooms down the corridor that appeared to be open. I walked down there and discovered another exhibition, this one devoted to figures modeled from bees' wax. There were some very impressive pieces that were true works of art.
These dolls are from the late 19th century. Their elaborate attire is sewn from fabric.
This figure, also from the 19th century is dress in folkloric costume.
This wax doll was made in 2024 in the city of Salamanca in the state of Guanajuato.
It seems that Salamanca is the center for this art form. Many of the most beautiful pieces, such as this man and woman on horseback, were from there.
Marco Antonio Miranda Razo from Salamanca is a true master of detail. Several of the most elaborate pieces in the exhibit were done by him...
A traditional Mexican kitchen
A market scene
He did this piece which he called "Tree of Independence". It features heroes of Mexico's War for Independence from Spain.
He also did this altarpiece representing the Passion of Christ
And he did these bottles for storing honey, and the basket of guavas.
An eerily realistic bust by an artist from Mexico City
A bust from the 19th century of President Benito Juárez
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