Fabulous Large, Very Heavy, Clay Cat Sculpture (Doorstop?) antique African map Some loss of paint

Some loss of paint

looking rather like lightening bolts

so here is it

unused postcard

Overall size is 14" x 17"

Fabulous Large, Very Heavy, Clay Cat Sculpture (Doorstop?) antique African map Some loss of paintPerhaps more than ever, I'm feeling especially drawn to the sorts of things that perhaps only a mother would love, with this creature a pretty pure embodiment of that instinct but oh, so good! Kid made or artist made Im not entirely sure (there is what looks possibly to be a signature on lower back but it could just be some decorative marks), but whatever the case this cat (I believe!) feels completely full of life and character to me shy but curious,