Fabulous Old Mexican Clay Hand-painted Bobble Head Armadillo native craft Who is this marvelous fantastical

Who is this marvelous fantastical beast that lives on the top of this vintage lacquer box

2 5/8" x 1 5/8

I really like the roughness of the carving

It is in great vintage condition with a lovely patina

Fabulous Old Mexican Clay Hand-painted Bobble Head Armadillo native craft Who is this marvelous fantasticalI love this guy, Mexican I believe and definitely with some years on him, but in terrific shape and it is near impossible to stop his head and tail from bobbling! He's made of clay, impressed with scaly texture, and rather brilliantly painted to look positively ancient and very armadillo like, with a wonderful little face too. I'd think mid 20th century or so though am not entirely certain, with a little wire loop on his back should one want to hang