Handle of a Throwing Stick

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a wooden handle of a throwing stick carved into the shape of a cat with a cub, created by an unknown artist. The cat's body serves as the handle, with its head and front paws carved at the top. The cat's head features two large ears, a long snout, and two round turquoise eyes. The cat's body is cylindrical in shape, with visible lines suggesting fur texture. The cub is carved into the cat's front, appearing to nurse. The cub's head and body are visible, with one eye and the nose discernible. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.