Beni Mellikeche Celebrating Tiqqar
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Tikar ceremony performed for General Nesmes-Desmarets by the Beni Mellikech. From a drawing sent by Captain Japy.
Description:
Ritual fight involving two men from the Ath Mellikeche tribe (Kabylia), crouched low as they trade kicks before an assembled crowd of onlookers.
The caption reads in the original French: Fête du Tikar, donnée à M. le général Nesmes-Desmarets par les Beni-Melikouche. — d’après un dessin envoyé par M. le capitaine Japy.
NB: “Tikar” is often spelled “Tiqqar” in more recent publications.
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