Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams Japanese sculpture very light spots on the

very light spots on the glass

with very light wear to the paint on the interior as documented in photos

and brings a bit of calm in the midst of stress and chaos

graphite-colored mark to the surface

There are a fair number of Mexican frog pitchers out there

Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams Japanese sculpture very light spots on theThis 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