Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat paintbrush dating to the 1940s I

dating to the 1940s I believe

I wish I knew the maker of these striking

11 3/4" long x 7 3/4" deep x 3 1/4" tall

with what look to be arrows extended in different directions and a sort of bird-like form rendered in unglazed clay

I tried searching for records of a William Bliss store in Whitman

Great (Slightly Wounded) Old Folk Art Prowling Black Cat paintbrush dating to the 1940s II 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