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The male children of one's siblings. Nephew is also a traditional term of formal endearment, one that signifies the relationship of affinity and mentorship that exists between an elder and a younger male member of the Navajo community.
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"An old Navajo brave and his nephew, both huddled in their blankets, circa 1901" by Charles C.
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