Diablos de Yare
Mario Calderón is a musician, toy collector, and one of the most celebrated handcrafted toymakers in Venezuela. For more than 30 years, he has been crafting magical toys of nothing more than wood, paint, and an extremely active imagination.
For more than 30 years, he has been crafting magical toys of nothing more than wood, paint, and an extremely active imagination. Born in Caracas, Mario studied music and medicine, before falling headlong into his greatest passion, toys, and the deep emotions from childhood they can stir.
Mario’s creations may be carved of wood but are far from static.