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The community of Arrazola, located in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, has gained international acclaim as the birthplace of a unique, whimsical style of woodcarving. Since their rise to popularity during the late 1980s, Oaxacan woodcarvings have achieved international fame and are often prized as collector pieces.
| Day of the Dead "Muertos" |
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| Each figure approx. 1 foot high, 6 inches wide |
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| Dragon Waiting to be Painted |
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| Approx. 2 feet high, 3 feet wide |
With almost 20 years of carving experience, Catarino Carrillo is considered a pioneer among the Oaxacan woodcarvers. Although his specialties include giraffes, gazelles, foxes, dogs, and tigers, his artistic eye and natural carving ability allow him to create a wide range of style and designs. This website is meant to showcase a sampling of his recent work. We hope you enjoy it! |
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