Carved Folk Art Hand Hanger or Knocker woolen I love the carved faces

I love the carved faces on this pair of trinket boxes

entertaining and instructive

and clearly very old

Whether one lives by the sea or in the middle of the country

6" tall x 4

Carved Folk Art Hand Hanger or Knocker woolen I love the carved facesPerhaps this carving once came at the end of a carved whimsy chain, or maybe it was made as a door knocker. I think it would be pretty great used as the latter, or as a hanger for a couple of belts or scarves, or necklaces. But also great hung on the wall just as it is pretty fun! 7 1 2" long x 3" wide x 1 3 8" deep and in very good condition. The wood has probably darkened a bit and is rough in spots; this nature of the carving leans more toward