The Deep Grassy Valley

46 x 18 LEC Limited Edition Canvas. Edition number 87/MMV. Unframed.

Ahwahnee was apparently the native Miwok people's name for Yosemite Valley. Initially, white men understood it to mean 'deep grassy valley'. Recently some researchers have questioned the original interpretation and believe Ahwahnee means 'wide gaping mouth.' The valley, however, is still deep and grassy with verdant bunches of bear grass along the Merced River." -Stephen Lyman