Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace Just so good

Just so good

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

paper cover

a few very small light scratches to the surface of the glaze

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

Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace Just so goodThis 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