Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia whimsy necklace and just loved it for

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

which I have shot here with some magnification

" created by furniture makers in training before undertaking full sized versions

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

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 and just loved it forThis 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