Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat Japanese puzzle cube but I think its got

but I think its got a bit of a pretty strong  Arts and Crafts sensibility from a hundred years prior

The name of the species--in this case it looks to be "Russ dagueletti" is incised on the bottom of the piece

Not a lot in the way of details--a carved triangle for a nose

or nothing at all

Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat Japanese puzzle cube but I think its gotI 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