In search of northern deer; A journey to the heart of the Mongolian traditions

The “daily life of deer residents in Mongolia” by Hamid Sardar Afkhami opens a unique door to the life of the Tsaatan nomads; A people who have been living in the violent and remote nature of Mongolia for centuries. His unique photography shows the close relationship between these people with the reindeer; Animals that are not only a means of transport, but also an integral part of the family and their survival in difficult conditions.

This work, part of the larger collection of “Dark Skys”, deals with the shaman’s rituals, the daily challenges of livestock, and the efforts of this people to preserve ancient traditions from the change of modern world. The images not only document their unique lifestyle, but also emphasize the intent of their customs and show their harmony with nature.

Sardar Afkhami has devoted to research in the tribal tribes of Central Asia for nearly two decades and has experienced life alongside Kazakh eagle hunters and Mongol riders. His effects emphasize the spiritual bond between man and the animal; Whether an old man who summoned the wolves with ancient singing or a shaman who deeper into the wild.

In the world of the northern deer are not just a vehicle; Rather, they are the source of heat and the source of life. The collection of “Dark Heavens” is not only a visual masterpiece, but also a valuable testimony to the decline of the herds of the northern deer Mongolia; Before the modern world destroys their last traces.