My best guess on the ring is that it is a styized representation of an elephant hair bracelet worn by Chiefs of African clans in certain parts of africa.The tied pattern on the bracelets indicate rank in some African tribes.
You can see what I mean simply my image googling:
[elephant hair bracelet]
As to what it means? Well my guess also is that it is quite in keeping with Obamas closeted ( now) black power national
socialism, and the teachings of Rev. Wright.It is a powerful talisman from Obama;s “African” heritage, much the same as a ring of red celtic gold would be to an Irishman or Scot.
Its a beautiful ring, likely wrought of African gold, clearly made by hand crafting semi-molten gold on a smooth gold ring surface.
I wonder if Michelle has its opposite as a wedding ring, or whether this is Obama’s solitary personal statement.
It essentially confirms Obama’s black nationalism, and the importance he places on his own ideologiy of intergenerational historic justice inn respect to the alleged wrongs to Americas minorities ( thus the so called wealth redistribution health care bills).
"Michelle's was traditional, but Barack's was an intricate gold design from Indonesia, where he had lived as a boy.""
See Post #26 --- this is the quote, found in the referenced NYT article, that provoked my original curiosity. I wondered if he was using the ring he had worn on his wedding finger in his college days
Interesting analysis; thank you;
BHO seems to switch off rings on his wedding finger See 2nd picture in post #45 -- that is definitely a different ring.
ping; this post explanation by Candor might pique your interest in the Ring Ping;
discussion starts at post #26
If so it shows forth his loyalty to another heritage other than ours. Usurper!