African Dogon Bronze ‘Ancestor Ring’ Pendant with Horse and Rider, Mali Size 7

This is a design of the Dogon people of Mali, for whom the sculpture of the horseman may have represented one’s ancestors or a brave horseman of lore who helped defend the Dogon from those who would subdue them. 
 
While shaped as a ring, these were often worn as pendants on bands around one’s waist.
 
This comes to us from the personal collection of a late family friend, an American gentleman who lived in the Côte d'Ivoire for many years in the 1970s.
 
It is quite heavy so it is probably more of a display piece than wearable. Collectors may want to contact a framer or display company for a custom stand on which to display this piece.
 
US ring size 7
Horse and horseman H 12 7/8” x L 1 3/4” x W 1/2”
Approx 2.7 oz
 
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