Dogon Ring with Janiform Equestrians, Based

Back to back, two riders share a horse with a head at each end.

This bronze ring with janiform equestrians and a base is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the early 20th century. Janiform means double-faced, and a janiform design places two figures back to back so that it can be seen from either side. Two small round-headed riders sit on a long dark cast body with a horse head at each end. The legs stretch out along both sides, and below it a flat rectangle joins a rounded band. It is 2.2 inches wide, 1 deep and 2 high.

Double the riders and double the commitment.