Indonesian Standing Feline Figure

A long-bodied cat, ears flat, mid-stalk.

Carvers on Timor, Indonesia, made this standing feline figure in wood in the 20th century. Carved animals in the region are commonly made as decorative and ritual objects, and wood is a favored medium. This one stands low on bent legs on a rectangular plinth, with a rounded head, small ears and a long tail that sweeps back and lies along the spine. The surface is smooth and dark brown, with a satiny polish and a few pale scuffs. It has a quiet presence.

About eight inches long and six tall. It will prowl your bookshelf without making a sound.