Agustin Cruz Prudencio

Agustin Cruz Prudencio detailed woodcarvings have won him various awards in his home state of Oaxaca, Mexico His work carries on a centuries-old tradition of giving a baby a small carving of their spirit protector. For hundreds of years, woodcarvings of nativity scenes, virgins, saints, and other religious images have held a significant role in daily and spiritual life for the people of Oaxaca.

Agustin learned to carve at a young age by watching his father at work. Agustin’s wife, Carmen Sosa Ojeda, is an excellent painter and collaborates with him to create innovative, elaborately painted woodcarvings.

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Nacimiento Tractor / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Nativity

Nacimiento Tractor / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Nativity
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Nacimiento Helicoptero / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Nativity

Nacimiento Helicoptero / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Nativity
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Indio / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture

Indio / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
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Nacimiento Carrusel / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Nativity

Nacimiento Carrusel / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Nativity
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Guerrero / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture

Guerrero / Woodcarving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
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