Circassian hunter

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 is the skin of the Circassian hunter.Hunting was widespread in Circassia, as there was a lot of game in the mountains.On the back of the hunter is a Cape made of wool for warmth,on the head is a Papakha (headdress made of sheep wool).They hunted mainly with bows and muskets