Beautiful Old Hand-forged, Hand-carved Tool clay bluebird I am uncertain of the

I am uncertain of the exact age

with a 2 1/4" diameter at base and 3/4" diameter at lip

summon the kids from the neighbor's yard

but of note is the fact that the mouth does open and close

Beautiful Old Hand-forged, Hand-carved Tool clay bluebird I am uncertain of theMy best guess would be that this tool was used for basketmaking, but I honestly have no idea, I just think it's a very beautiful thing! Two of the arms have hooks at their ends that seem made for grabbing and pulling, and the third seems as if it could be used punching as well as coiling something around. The long arm folds down to rest inside of a groove carved into the side of the handle though at this point it doesn't close quite all the way in.