Folk Art Painted Wooden Cat Figurine on Stand

This item is a hand-painted wooden cat figurine standing approximately 10 to 12 inches tall, mounted on a pedestalled base. The figure is primary constructed from jigsaw-cut plywood or solid thin-milled wood, featuring a primitive orange and black striped feline design. The cat’s head is tiered with two circular wooden medallions representing a snout, decorated with white wire whiskers. A prominent straw or raffia bow is tied at the neck, adding a rustic, mixed-media element. The paint application is flat, likely acrylic or tempera, with stylized triangular patterns on the flanks and a curled tail visible both at the top and base. The stand consists of a simple black rod inserted into a rectangular wooden block. This base is further detailed with a black and white checkerboard pattern around its perimeter. The condition appears to be fair to good, with visible scuffing and paint loss along the sharp edges of the wood, particularly on the ears and base. There is a light layer of dust and typical shelf wear consistent with late 20th-century country-style decor, likely dating from the 1990s. No specific maker's marks are visible in the photograph, suggesting it may be a mass-produced item designed to mimic handcrafted folk art or a hobbyist craft piece.