Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter best known for his viking

best known for his viking figures

documented in the photos

with a diameter of 6 inches at the lip and 2

which highlighted the best of American Machine Age design and craftsmanship in aluminum

which may be original to the making

Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter best known for his vikingThis 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