Introducing Mexico’s Modern Day Geppetto
Josué Eleazar Castro (pronounced hoe-sway) may not represent the stereotypical image of a fictional Geppetto toy maker but at 23 years of age he represents a new generation of Mexican toy artists. As a mechanical engineering student, he is gifted with an ability to create magical mechanical folk art (automata) that comes to life with the turn of your hand.
Like a magician, Josué’s masterpieces create a sense of wonder and bring a smile to your face.Â
The work appears deceptively simple, but each has great detail and engineering to make these mechanical marvels come to life.
Much like Geppetto’s famed Pinocchio – each one of these creations seems to have its own sense of mischievous attitude and they also have a tendency to run out the door to the delight of collectors.
All are handmade using recycled materials of cardboard and paper mache. These are not made for children and toy safety standards, but they will still delight your inner child.
Josue’s work is gaining traction in Mexico and he has been recognized with regional and national awards. Josué studied with Mexican paper mache artist and teacher Osvaldo Ruelas Ramirez. Osvaldo is dedicated to the continuation of this art form and has created a bright path forward for Josué and the future of Mexican folk art.
We hope his work touches you the way it has already touched so many. There is indeed magic in these feel good creations. It makes us proud to encourage emerging artists like Josué. We are his first major supplier in the USA and can’t wait to see his creativity evolve.
Shop Josué’s Art
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Grandes Maestros Award Winning Showcase – Direct From Mexico
Size: 31 × 15.7 × 15.7 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Caballito de Palo / Stick Horse Dancer with Mask
Size: 4 × 3.5 × 8 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Danzantes, Carnival de Coyolillo Veracruz
Size: 8.5 × 4 × 9 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: La Danza del Pocho de Tenosique, Tabasco
Size: 8 × 4 × 9 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Bucking Bull
Size: 7 × 4 × 9 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Dance of the Little Bull
Size: 4 × 3.5 × 7.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Fantastical Fisherman
Size: 8 × 8 × 9 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Large Pinata Scene
Size: 16.5 × 13.5 × 12 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Piñata
Size: 5.25 × 4 × 8 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Rowing Canoe
Size: 7.5 × 6 × 8.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Fishing Boat
Size: 10 × 8 × 11.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Fisherman and Whale
Size: 5.5 × 4 × 10 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Canoe Navigators
Size: 9 × 9 × 7 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Fisherman and Whale
Size: 7.5 × 5.5 × 8 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Cantina
Size: 16.5 × 13.5 × 12 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: 3 Musicians
Size: 7.5 × 4.5 × 7 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Piñata
Size: 7 × 4.5 × 11 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Award Winning Replica – Large Rowing Skeletons
Size: 8.5 × 6 × 6.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Girl with Mask
Size: 9 × 8 × 19 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Potter
Size: 6.5 × 5.5 × 8.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Musician – Guitar
Size: 5 × 3 × 7.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Baker
Size: 9 × 8 × 8.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Mask Maker
Size: 7 × 5 × 8 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Tortilla Maker / Tortillera
Size: 6.5 × 6.5 × 7 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Bucking Bull
Size: 8 × 5.5 × 12 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Large Piñata Scene
Size: 16 × 20 × 14.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Rowing Canoe
Size: 9 × 7.5 × 9 in (L x W x H)
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Santa Fe Show – Josue Eleazar Castro: Large Scale Bakery
Size: 16.5 × 13.5 × 12 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Galloping Horse
Size: 8 × 5.5 × 12 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Bakery
Size: 7 × 6 × 6 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Rowing Skeleton with Red Fish
Size: 5 × 5 × 6 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Large Piñata
Size: 7 × 6 × 5.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Large Musical Orchestra
Size: 7 × 6 × 5.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Large Piñata
Size: 7 × 6 × 5.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Blue Galloping Horse
Size: 7 × 4 × 9 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Fisherman
Size: 9 × 7.5 × 9.5 in (L x W x H)
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Josue Eleazar Castro: Piñata
Size: 5.25 × 4 × 8 in (L x W x H)