Inuit Carved Soapstone Turtle tabletop frame just lovely

just lovely

This vintage hand-carved wood totem letter opener by master Northwest Coast carver Ray Williams (1933-88) would make a great gift

now well worn

presumed early 20th century Northwest Coast Native

then a drawer with brass pull on the lower half

Inuit Carved Soapstone Turtle tabletop frame just lovelyThis sweet carved soapstone turtle seems to me a wonderful little thing to keep on one's desk or shelf as a reminder to take your time I really can't imagine a truer embodiment of slowness. The stone is a greenish gray, and the carving very simple, with incised round eyes on either side of the head and a shell pattern on his back. The stone is otherwise very smooth and feels great to hold, perhaps to rub occasionally for good luck! 3 3 4" long x 1 7