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Navajo Grandmother

The portrait of this woman is not just any grandma… I want people to see my great-grandmother’s wisdom. Anna Beach is a woman who endured many years of hardship. Look into her eyes and she will tell you her story… Anna Beach is my great- grandmother. She is 87 years old. She is a Native American who is Todich’ii’nii that was born for ‘Ashiihnii. My great-grandmother is wise & very strong. Reflecting back on my youth, she was always outside with her livestock. She still enjoys being outdoors; always keeping busy by weaving rugs & tending to her animals or herding her sheep.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Inscription House , Arizona, United States of America
Copyright: © Patilena Aguero