Dogon Bronze Ring with Sandals

A ring with a pair of sandals, at least according to the catalogue.

Dogon metalworkers of Mali, West Africa, made this ring with sandals in bronze in the early 20th century. Bronze rings in the region are commonly worn as personal ornament and sometimes carry symbolic motifs. A plain band supports a broad, irregular bezel with pocked, knotted forms. The bronze is crusted with green and brown, giving it a very old, earthy look.

About one inch across. A ring for people who prefer their jewelry to have a past.