Lot #99: Authentic Original Antique Egyptian Bedouin Camel Saddle with Rare Fold-Up Legs

Striking and highly unusual antique camel saddle, attributed to traditional Bedouin use in Egypt, featuring a rare and ingenious fold-up wooden leg design. This functional construction allowed the saddle to stand independently when not mounted on an animal—an uncommon and highly desirable feature. The saddle is topped with a thick, hand-worked leather pad, showing stitched panel construction and rich, aged patina consistent with genuine use and age. The solid wooden base folds compactly, reflecting practical nomadic craftsmanship designed for travel and portability. A paper label from Queen’s Leather Goods is present, indicating later leather restoration or reinforcement, while the core structure and design remain consistent with traditional Bedouin camel saddles. Details: • Origin: Attributed to Egypt / Bedouin craftsmanship • Type: Camel saddle with folding stand legs • Materials: Hand-worked leather, solid wood • Distinctive fold-up leg mechanism • Unusual and collectible ethnographic piece Condition: Good antique condition with visible wear, patina, and surface marks consistent with age and use. Leather shows natural aging and character. Folding mechanism functions as intended. An exceptionally rare and decorative ethnographic artifact, ideal for collectors of tribal art, Middle Eastern antiques, or as a dramatic display piece in rustic, global, or museum-style interiors. Pickup category timeslot {A}