U lookin' at me?

U lookin' at me?, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Ate too much

Ate too much, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Tooth Fairy

Tooth Fairy, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Am I Smelly?

Am I Smelly?, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Waiting for Her

Waiting for Her, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Matilda

Matilda, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

This is Matilda, a 74 year old Maya woman of the Kakchikel ethnic group, one of the two main mayan groups in Guatemala. She has woven textiles all her life, and is very proud to be able to teach new generations her trade.

The Weaving Hand

The Weaving Hand, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Matilda is a 74 year old Maya woman of the Caq' chiquel ethnic group, one of the two main mayan groups in Guatemala. She has woven textiles all her life, and is very proud to be able to teach new generations her trade. Tomorrow I'll post a full shot of Matilda at work. You can find her at the Antigua Guatemala Handcrafts market.