Primitive Straw Brush with Unfinished Wood Handle sculpted armadillo I am not sure the

I am not sure the original purpose of this little lidded box

I didn't know anything about Artesania Rinconada ceramic animals when I found this tiger

with no chips or significant scratches

no splits or cracks and just very light wear

and the Tel Aviv Museum

Primitive Straw Brush with Unfinished Wood Handle sculpted armadillo I am not sure theI love the simplicity of this old straw brush, nothing more than it needs to be. It's definitely quite old but the bristles are in terrific shape (I am always amazed at how the straw on these old brushes holds up forever). The wood handle is well worn, which I think only makes it better, with the hook at the end perhaps a later addition, as there is a hole that runs through the handle near the end through which a string or wire could pass. 8 3 4"