French Market, unidentified art, NOLA

French Market, NOLA
Photo: Sheryl Casarez

A lot of various artisans through out frenchman street and the French Market, I've seen this piece quite a few times. I always thought it belonged to a vendor, but upon further investigation, it is bolted to the ground, and is irrelevant to the tshirt and bead suppliers who are in close proximity.
No plaques or information could be found on or near the piece...