Ocomicho is a small Purepecha village where they work clay into some of the most interesting figures and scenes. They are known for their devils and other unique presentations. During a visit to the village my brother Jim and I were able to film the Carnival celebration. There are obviously two types of costumes the day to day and Gala.
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This is a vendor’s stand at the festival of Corpus Christi in Zacan, when the people bring animal figures into the church to be blessed. The crafts people of Ocomicho make these figures.

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More figures to be blessed during the Corpus Christi ceremony in Zacan.

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An Artisan painting a devil figure. The crafts from Ocomicho are sold all over the world.