u/StonedFly420

Hello! I found this statue at a garage sale and would like to paint it to pay tribute to my first (late) cat Voodoo. He was all black, yellow eyes, pink inner ears, and I want the wings to be white with black detailing. I've never done something like this before and am looking for suggestions for cleaning & painting (spray or brush? Paint type? Order of colour application?). Of note, whatever it's made of feels quite solid but not like clay or porcelain and doesn't degrade in a soapy water bath for hours. Appreciate any insight!! Voodoo Pic coming in comments.