Tin Glazed Horsy

Kind of goofy looking, more like hyena. The pots on the back are not connected to each other or the body, so not a vessel but just a decorative piece?
Any suggestions on country of origin?
Thanks

 

I'm not sure where he's from but I'd say not tin glazed but maybe glazed (maybe lead glazed) yellowware (or redware if the clay is more red than yellow, can't tell from the photo)

 

The clay is on the red side.

 

I'd 'vent'ure a guess....
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Donkey methinks.

 

How big is it Komo??? Maybe a burro or donkey.......what's it sound like of you tap it gently??

 

Not komo, kard.

 

About 7 3/4 at the tallest points.
Sounds like pottery.

 

OOOOOPS!!!! Sorry Kard!!!!! So, it might just be pottery.....it's STILL adorable!!!!!

 

Pottery as opposed to what?

 

Candle holder? Tiny bud vases?

The ears are so small, I think it's a pack horse, not a donkey or burro.

First guess as to origin - Mexico or points south, but something about it seems to have a European folk art vibe, too.

Probably a good idea to ping @Taupou

 

The little vases would hold water, right?

 

It will hold a bit a water.
The original idea of a donkey figurine carrying water vessels is quite old

https://www.flickr.com/photos/elisa_atene/5510381258

 

That's very similar.