
Ethnography
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Regional Technology of Puebla
Modern Mexico is a multicultural mosaic where rural communities play a fundamental role. The museum features an extensive collection of tools and utensils used by farming communities across Puebla. Visitors can see coffee processing machinery from the Sierra Norte, beekeeping equipment, ceramic production tools, and pulque harvesting instruments, all representing diverse regions of the state.
Other highlights include examples of ixtle and palm weaving, cabinetry, blacksmithing, tanning, and fur processing. This collection illustrates technologies of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern origin—both local and external.
Everyday Life
The museum offers an intimate look at culture as a human creation developed for survival and social continuity. Alongside masterpieces of human creativity, everyday objects are displayed as vital elements that connect us to nature and cultural identity. This section includes furniture, clothing, toys, medicines, and school supplies—symbols of daily life and popular culture.
Dance Traditions Across the State
Dance is a powerful cultural expression. While it can serve as entertainment or art, it also plays an important ritual role. The museum presents a collection of costumes and masks that reflect Puebla’s cultural diversity and artistic richness. Examples include the "Danza de los Voladores" from the Sierra Norte, "Tecuanes" dances from the south, and "Negritos" and "Huehues" dances from the central region, among others.
The Life Cycle
Culture, a defining trait of humanity, is marked by the different stages of life. The museum concludes its tour with a colorful collection of paper, cloth, wax, and plastic ornaments that celebrate the human life cycle—from birth and marriage to death. This moving collection comes from the town of San Gabriel Chilac in southern Puebla and serves as a fitting conclusion to the museum’s journey through time and tradition.
