This is a handcrafted decorative piece,
an embossed or relief sculpture made from natural material featuring a bird and a snake.
The large textured item with the embossed design appears to be a natural unprocessed plant material,
possibly a dried palm sheath.
The item measures approximately 15 inches in length.
It likely falls under the category of folk art.
While similar in technique to tribal art, its exact origin and age are not known.