Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams green vessel I believe-- repeating around its

I believe-- repeating around its perimeter

glossy surface and turns black on exposure to air

This sweet and truly lovely small pitcher with hand-painted bluebirds dates from the first decade or so of the 20th century

while the pale

Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams green vessel I believe-- repeating around itsThis 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