arbalet12 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoodBoneAndStone Report post Posted February 21, 2013 This is impressive. I'm not sure what it is but really cool shaping. I'm seeing a Kermit The Frog helmet. Please tell us what it is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted February 21, 2013 They are hoods for raptors, for falconry. The welts on the sides shape areas where the bird's eyes are, so the leather does not contact the bird's lids or lashes. The topknot at the top is used to remove the hood when the bird is ready to hunt, and to replace it when the bird needs to be transported or handled. The opening at the front goes around the raptor's beak, but still allows the bird to open its beak and pant if need be. These are some beautiful falconry hoods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoodBoneAndStone Report post Posted February 21, 2013 That is so cool! No insult intended by the Kermit the Frog thing. I was impressed at first sight regardless of what it was! ...and pardon my ignorance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted February 21, 2013 No worries. My professor was a falconer, so I recognized what they were. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arbalet12 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 Thank you, it is a hood(hat) for the golden eagle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 Thank you, it is a hood(hat) for the golden eagle I had to google Tomaga. Interesting way of hunting. I never knew anyone ever hunted with eagles. The training must be intense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arbalet12 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 http://www.google.kz/search?q=%D0%B1%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%87%D0%B8&hl=ru&rlz=1R2RNQN_ruKZ479&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=GA8nUZ2oEsSG4ASz54DQAg&sqi=2&ved=0CDMQsAQ&biw=1687&bih=878 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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WoodBoneAndStone Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Thank you for the link and the video. Very interesting and informative! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
needles Report post Posted February 22, 2013 cool I like it. they look great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arbalet12 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
