This is a vintage toothpick dispenser in the shape of a small bird, specifically a woodpecker, perched on a log. It is made of metal and hand-painted with a folk art style. The dispenser has a capacity of 15-18 toothpicks and features a sharp spike on the beak for manual toothpick picking. The bird is spring-loaded and moveable. It measures 4 1/2" in length and 3" in height. This item was manufactured in the 1950s.