Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter documented in the photos

documented in the photos

The plate/dish measures about 6

which may be original to the making

and a little fraying of his red wool scarf

with no apparent wear at all to the interior and just slight scratching to the surface

Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter documented in the photosThis vintage hand carved wood totem letter opener by master Northwest Coast carver Ray Williams (1933 88) would make a great gift, though I'd be tempted to keep it for myself. It's a great object to hold and use, as well as to display. Williams was a member of the Nitinat Band (Eagle Clan), part of the West Coast Tribe, who came from a long line of carvers, and passed the craft on to his children who continue to produce totems and smaller pieces like