The Doore Dasi Koba Antelope Mask Ring draws inspiration from an animal mask from Burkina Faso, reimagining its long horns and bold shape as a distinctive piece of jewellery.

Designed to stand out, this ring brings a reference to West African mask traditions into a contemporary look. Wear it as a connection to your roots, a reminder of a place close to your heart, or simply because you love jewellery that sparks conversation.

Why the antelope? Among the Kurumba of Burkina Faso, a traditional story tells of an antelope that saved a clan’s founding ancestor. The animal became an important emblem in the clan’s history, a reminder of the story passed from one generation to the next.

Across the border in Mali, the Bamana tell a different story through their Ci Wara headdresses, which combine features of the antelope with those of other animals. Their tradition connects the figure to learning how to cultivate the land and to honouring the people who work it. These are different cultural traditions, each with its own meaning, yet both show why the antelope has inspired such memorable art.

Doore Dasi reimagines that elegant form as contemporary African-inspired jewellery. Slip on this African ring for its bold design; keep wearing it for the little story you can share whenever someone asks about it.