...I think we're making a fundamental mistake here, in assuming it was made by someone's back or whatever. The silhouette doesn't look anything like any of us, or even remotely human. Or, um. Dog, bat, hedgehog, duck, et cetera.

I mean... hm, I guess those would squash... and that would fit the profile too, if it got on the tips... and the structure might prevent paint from falling to the floor, too...