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Decorated Kazakh Eagle Hoods

Date Created: 03 July 2008

Author: Alan Gates

Source: Alan Gates

Owner: Alan Gates

Location: Bayan Ulgii, Western Mongolia

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Decorated Kazakh Eagle Hoods
Decorated Kazakh Eagle Hoods

Decorated Kazakh Eagle Hoods in Mongolia. This line up shows the style of hood used only for the Festival occasions. The normal working Hood (Tomaga) is a plain leather model but for ceremonial occasions they are decorated in silver and jewelled studs making them quite heavy. For more information on Mongolian Berkutchi visit www.eaglefalconer.com

FHT Ref: 2165