Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace paper cover

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) She certainly looks like a crowned queen

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

Spilling forth  are what appear to be vines to the right

Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace paper coverThis 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