Kotoko Ring with Equestrian Figure, Based

A rider with a rope, on a horse the size of a thumbnail.

This ring with an equestrian figure was cast in bronze by Kotoko people of Chad, Central Africa, in the 20th century. Rings of this kind are commonly associated with ornament and with status. A horse stands on the thin band with its head curving back, and the rider leans close along its neck, a twisted rope visible between them. The golden-yellow bronze is polished and smooth. It sits on a black stand and an upright pin.

About 2.5 inches tall. Jewelry, but with a story.