Religious Figures of Corn Pulp
Religious figures of corn pulp are an important legacy of the Pátzcuaro Lake region indigenous people (Purépechas) , partly because this technique, which was developed by the prehispanic Purépechas , was unique in the entire world. Museums around the world prize these figures among their collections. For our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe who love art and culture, visiting our temples where these extraordinary religious sculptures are located is a memorable experience. Señor de la Tercera Orden in Pátzcuaro during the Easter Season These figures were created during the 16 th , 17 th , and 18 th centuries, mainly in Pátzcuaro and Tzintzuntzan . The Spanish evangelists were fascinated by this unknown technique and many of the figures were taken back to Spain, where they were widely recognized for their level of detail, as well as the astonishing lightness of the material. Religious Figure of Corn Purp in Tocuaro, Michoacán There was an artistic and religious