# Kovudoo — The Son of Tarzan character guide

> Kovudoo in The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Kovudoo

**First appearance:** 0012-xi

## Who they are

A native chief or warrior encountered in the jungle.

## Relationships

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Kovudoo is a native chief who allies with Malbihn for mutual benefit, often in hostile actions.

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Kovudoo is a native chief who allies with Malbihn for mutual benefit, often in hostile actions.

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Kovudoo is a native chief who allies with Malbihn for mutual benefit, often in hostile actions.

## In the story

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xi)

Leads the black warriors who attack Korak and capture Meriem; his men recognize Geeka the doll.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xii)

The old chief of the village who organizes the defense against Korak and guards Meriem for ransom.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiii)

Sells Meriem to the Swedes for trade goods and demands they leave his village.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xvi)

Old chieftain whose village is deserted when Bwana's head man arrives to investigate Meriem's past.

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