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Paula Nicho Cumez

Paula Nicho Cumez Grandmother Moon

Artist Paula Nicho Cumez was born in an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala which suffered extreme violence during the civil war years.  She draws inspiration for her paintings from the women in her life, her Mayan heritage and culture, and from her dreams.  Through her artistic gifts and determination, she has broken new ground for indigenous Mayan women.

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