Help me ID this metal figural piece

Hi,

It is my first post in this forum. Very cool community here.
Could you please help me identify this metal piece? I’m curious about its purpose. Is it a decorative figure, or does it serve a practical function, such as a sweating tool, wall fixture, or something else entirely?

Thank you!

Best,
Ana

 

Welcome Ana-Think you'll have fun here AND it's a joy to share items w/ kindred spirits !
Wild guess just before I head out the door- East Indian paperweight ? Love the form and patina on the paint/brass-early to mid 20th Cent. But remember they imported masses of these types of pieces in the late 60's early 70's for Us hippies-so could be later (or earlier)?
The true Scholars should be along any second.