Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace Really striking hung--and with a

Really striking hung--and with a nice hook at the top of the back to make that super easy

as it is wider than it is tall) for drinking tea

Spilling forth  are what appear to be vines to the right

" created by furniture makers in training before undertaking full sized versions

) She certainly looks like a crowned queen

Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace Really striking hung--and with aThis lovely otter is by Richard Thompkins (1930 1995), a renowned Nova Scotia based Canadian carver who became known in the 1960s for his sleek, highly finished carved animals, especially his otters like this one. I believe it is carved of Butternut, finished with linseed oil and lacquer. I love that it feels super mid century but also very much product of singular sensibility. Signed Richard N. S. on the underside of the belly. 7 1 2 long x 3 1 4