Circassian elder

The most famous nation of the Caucasus - Circassians. They are considered descendants of the Zeks, who, according to ancient authors, inhabited the shores of the Black sea, as well as the Kerketov, which Strabo mentions.Circassians call themselves Adige, which means noble.

The word Circassian is Turkish and means cutting the road, as well as a robber. Previously, the Circassians were a strong tribe that owned the entire Caucasian isthmus and even the Crimea.

This skin represents an elder.Old people are the most respected people in Cherkessia. They form a Council, which decided all the issues of the village.Even the nobles listened to their advice.The elder wears a white Circassian as a symbol of wisdom . White Circassians were worn only for important events.