Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter or nothing at all

or nothing at all

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

which may be original to the making

circa 1950-60 I believe

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

Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter or nothing at allThis 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