Dogon Ring with Equestrian Motif, Based

A horseman rides out on a ring, small enough to wear and bold enough to be noticed.

Dogon metalworkers of Mali, West Africa, cast this ring with an equestrian motif in bronze in the early 20th century. Horse and rider imagery is widely associated with leadership and prestige across the region. The rider sits tall with an angular, crest-like hat, perched on a horse with arched neck and bent legs. The base is a wide loop, mounted on a black stand. The bronze is a greenish-brown with warm accents.

About four and a half inches tall. A cavalry charge you can hold in one hand.