A John Moran hood is probably one of the most sought after for
any collector, his flair and style is superb. Even Johns
"Utility" hoods of simple construction can command a good price
on the collectors market today. As you can see from the small
collection of hoods below, the quality and sheer elegance of the
American hoodmaking artist is plain to see and influenced by
Native American artwork.
Intermewed eyass anatum peregrine wearing a quality dress hood.
Saker falcon eye Dazzler
1974 Brush Colorado. This hood was presented to an Arabian
Sheikh by a US business man
A younger Moran with a favourite
falcon "Lucera" Santa Cruz, CA USA 1982.
This hood (above) was featured in the film "The Falcon and the
Snowman" in the opening Church scene.
Eyass peale's falcon wearing an unusual looking Eye Dazzler
around 1984
John Moran
1983 Photo by Mary Ellen Mark
Size 34 Dress Hood by John Moran (made 2006) formed
on a block by the gifted sculptor, "John Blanchard" USA.
The first Dutch hood ever made
by John Moran, Lawndale, CA USA 1969.