I found this object very thought provoking. Not knowing where it came from provides many unanswered questions. Haris Epaminonda selected found objects, this being one of them and is part of a series ‘Volumes’ and on display at the Tate Modern. I found this figure powerful but sad.

http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/level-2-gallery-haris-epaminonda-vol-vi