Pair of Miniature Carved Bee Skeps in Mustard Paint Folk Art Toy Sculptures Antique

Pair of Miniature carved Bee Skeps in Mustard Paint.  At least that is the only thing I can figure.  My guess is that these were carved for use in a handmade toy farm tableau or some type of decoration?  Clearly old and with thick mustard paint.  Each 3 inches tall, and remnants of green paint on the base.

Folk Art Carved Wooden Toy Bee Skeps (?)