Biyalay (falconry glove)
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Description
Leather mittens worn by a berkutchi (eagle hunter) to protect the hand from being pierced by the eagle’s talons.
Donated by Burkitbai Faizollauly, a resident of the city of Tekeli.
Date: 1980
Category:
Harness, leather goods
Material:
Leather
Theme:
Pictures and painting
Condition
The leather has hardened and become dirty.