Reddish Stained Carved Folk Art Cat optical illusion and horror--and really quite a

and horror--and really quite a tender thing

I'd guess 1940s or so but am not certain

They range from about 2 1/2" to 3" tall and are in very good shape

The bottom is stamped with lots of information

The woven detail is executed in what looks to be raffia

Reddish Stained Carved Folk Art Cat optical illusion and horror--and really quite aI really love the face on this cat, from strong brow to proud nose to deeply carved long whiskers adding up to a sense that this cat is rather staring one down and clearly has the upper hand! I don't know its origins and while it has some age I am not sure especially old, but it has a lot of character, presence and very cat like attitude! Substantial at 5 1 2" tall x 5 1 8" l x 2 1 4" w. Very good condition, with a reddish stain.