Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace I purchased this piece from

I purchased this piece from a very fine consignment/antiques shop just outside of Boston

and just loved it for how mid-century it feels and for its almost manic quality

paper cover

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

Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace I purchased this piece fromThis 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