Baljir, 40, Renchinkhumbe,  Mongolia
Phil Borges

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Baljir is a well respected and powerful shaman among the Darhad people in northern Mongolia.  He lives with his wife and 6 children who help take care of his 30 goats, 50 sheep and 6 horses.  The Darhad Shaman use a drum to go to the spirits (induce a trance).  Baljir said “A drum is like a horse. It can take you anywhere.”