Brass Impish Bearded Man Door Knocker shawl Approx 10” square

Approx 10” square

I believe this vintage Native American (Northwest Coast or Alaskan) carved bone letter opener dates to the 1930s or 1940s

The box is pretty beaten up

which included a fantastic collection of mid-century and contemporary ceramics from Japan

called Hediao

Brass Impish Bearded Man Door Knocker shawl Approx 10” squareI'm not exactly sure the origins of this impish bearded character, who looks a bit Scandanavian to me, but certainly he makes a fun little door knocker, I believe intended for an interior door. Sure to keep unwanted visitors at bay! He's definitely got some years on him but is in great condition with a nice patina. 3 1 8" tall x 1 1 2" wide x 1" thick.