Copper Tribal Sea Turtle

Well, first off, I have to say that I am very proud of the way this turned out. All the shaping was done with a ball pein hammer on leather and anvil. It started out as a doodle...and through it, I thought, "this looks like a turtle shell".....I ran with it. I still have to make the base and stand for it...but I couldn't wait to post it just to whet your appetites.

Secondly....this will be offered as the first place prize in my upcoming contest. I will be posting all the rules etc on my journal soon.