An embroidered leather falconry hood. The hood is circular and with two peaks. There is a pompom on the top of the hood. The surface of the leather is embroidered with green thread. There is an animal depicted on the side of the hood. A leather strap is threaded through the rim of the hood, and ends in two tassels at the back. The two peaks have a circular pattern depicted, each with a smaller circle of vibrant green, possibly made of metallic thread.
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