Gently get the dirt off it. And post a variety of pictures of it from different angles and possibly shots of it from the back side to see if there are any makings or numbers on it!
Oh man I have seen that one before but cant put a name or make on it. It wont be long someone will ID it dirt and all!
lots of american hood ornaments (mascots) here http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/hood-ornament-identifiaction-guide.html but it's probably from something else?
Given that @Kume is a Kiwi the mascot is more than likely from a British car. Looks very much like the lines of a '55 Vauxhall Velox . ( but older ) Maybe Burt knows .
So I have narrowed it down 90% sure to Humber Super Snipe. I believe there is a recent thread on the HAMB about a snipe build.
I’ve been telling anyone who will listen, You can throw a seed in the ground from a distance and be guaranteed something will grow in NZ soil, I rest my case. From a Kiwi missing his homeland.