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Artist
Illustration
- Subject:
- Narratives
- Technique:
- Wood engraving
- Format:
- Landscape (wider)
- Source:
- Old Book Illustrations
Periodical
- Title:
- L'Illustration (Issue 769)
- Author(s):
- Collective work
- Publisher:
- Paris: Dubochet et Cie, 1857
Description
Ritual fight involving two men squatting and kicking each other in front of a group of spectators. The caption reads:
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.
Keywords: 1850s, 19th century, Africa, Algeria, black & white, ceremony, fight, periodical, ritual
