Camel race

Description

The dromedary, a racing camel of the Arabian Peninsula

The dromedary, Camelus dromedarius, is a species of camel, deriving its name from the Greek dromeus (δϱομεύς), translating as “runner”. It can indeed move at 50 km/h, and up to 70 km/h in top speed.

In the Arabian Peninsula, it has shared the life of man for more than 4000 years. This one-humped camelid is particularly well adapted to the extreme conditions of the desert. It is thus an integral part of the ancient tradition of the Near and Middle East.

The organisation of camel races dates back to the 13th century and the tradition continues today. Animals with long, slender limbs and an average weight of no more than 500 kg are specially bred for this purpose. The most beautiful specimens are particularly pampered and sell for priceless prices.

From September to March, the Arabian camels race on the Camel Race Track in the desert. Each camel is ridden by a robotic joker, which its owner guides remotely from his 4x4, from where he follows the race.

A camel race engraved on a luxury pen

For aficionados of camel racing, This exceptional piece represents this extraordinary race.
Against the backdrop of a palm grove, a finely chiselled camel wraps itself around the body of the fountain pen. It gives the impression of chasing its direct competitor, wanting to overtake it in a tangle of legs and feet. The race is fluid, like the writing of this exceptional pen.