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Dukha Shaman
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Some of the world's greatest secrets and mysteries can be
found beyond the boundaries of human civilization. With globalization
encroaching more and more on those that try and maintain their unique ways of
life, it's incredible to observe those that persevere. This is what makes the
Dukha people of the Mongolian outback so fascinating. The nomadic tribe has
lived in remote forests in northwestern Mongolia
for centuries. During that time, they have developed a distinctive relationship
with wild animals that is quite amazing. Through their own brand of animal
husbandry, the Dukha people have learned to use reindeer as a means of
transportation over the treacherous terrain they call home. They ride them into
the deep snowy forests to hunt for food and collect antlers they can sell to
nearby villages for basic supplies. Photographer Hamid Sardar-Afkhami recently
documented them in a series of stunning photographs.
