LION-FISH

“Lion-Fish” was carved from ivory mammoth tusk, inlaid eyes was done from a white/brown shell, black water buffalo horn and amber, the body of fish was stained with walnut ink, black points on the fish was done with silver nitrate and burning needle, 2 inches across and ½ inch thick. The loop for the cord was done opposite himotoshi. 2006 UK, private collection.