Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia pottery tools Overall dimensions: 5 1/2" wide

Overall dimensions: 5 1/2" wide x 6 7/8" tall

The mother measures 5

10” tall

It measures 3 1/2" tall x 4 1/8" in diameter

but now I'm pretty confident it is Japanese

Carved Otter by Richard Tompkins, Nova Scotia pottery tools Overall dimensions: 5 1/2" wideThis 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