What is this antique thing?
It looks like a camel saddle. Numerous designs exist, for different camels &amp; intended use (long riding trip, short ceremonial riding trip, pack animal, etc) and different regions. Some are made only for use as ottomans in houses, though! I remember the fashion for these was big in the 1970s. (I will never forget the one my piano teacher had near her grand piano in 1975, as she let me sit on it to wait, when my mom was late picking me up after my lesson)

One example: https://www.etsy.com/listing/603906532/old-camel-saddle-collectible-saddle