This is a vintage or antique charcoal iron, a type of a sad iron that was heated by placing hot charcoal or coal inside its body.
It features a distinctive red wooden handle and a metallic body with ventilation holes on the side.
The small animal figure on the latch indicates a specific brand, such as the "Jogoo" (Rooster) brand common in East Africa.
These irons are durable household items and were commonly used for ironing clothes during power outages.