Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat carved portrait but for whatever reason was

but for whatever reason was left as is

like the rest of her has a nice patina

" On reverse just the address of the recipient

11 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 1"

but it immediately crumbled in my hands as soon as I touched it--not too surprising as I'd think this is well over a hundred years old

Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat carved portrait but for whatever reason wasI really love this carved and black painted cat, as did someone else, who made the effort to repair a broken front leg, and put tiny pads under a couple of feet. I think the prowling posture is 100% perfect cat, and she's got a really terrific face too. Found in Maine, and with a good amount of age I do believe. 11 3 4" long x 4 1 2" tall x 2 1 8" wide. Front leg repair, and a chip to a back leg as well as a small chip to one ear. Still, she stands