Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter The plate/dish measures about 6

The plate/dish measures about 6

which may be original to the making

circa 1950-60 I believe

it is composed of matchsticks: burned at their tips

Carved Wood Totem Letter Opener by Northwest Coast Native Artist Ray Williams woman's head planter The plate/dish measures about 6This 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