Kotoko Ring with Equestrian Figure, Based

Mid-lunge, a horse and rider lean in all swoops and curves.

This cast bronze ring with equestrian figure and a base is Kotoko, from Chad, Central Africa, and dates to the 20th century. The Kotoko tradition of the Chad basin includes small figural rings in which the sculpted top rises from a simple band, sometimes with a flat base. Golden-yellow and plump, the cast horse has a flaring tail and a rider wears a tall, ribbed headdress. A slim loop sits below the group, and the piece is mounted on a black stand. It is 1.5 inches wide, 1 deep and 3 high.

Dynamic form, small scale, and plenty of drama.