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Golden Bronze Fighting Fish Leather Mask

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By merimask   |   Watch
Published: November 17, 2012
© 2012 - 2020 merimask
This is, I think, one of my most beautiful masks and a design I'm quite proud of. Full of motion, color and energy. Inspired by my beautiful crown tail betta (who has since joined the Choir Invisible...he's an ex-betta), this is an original piece of wearable art depicting two fighting fish swirling in battle.

This mask is intricately carved and tooled, and then hand-shaped from one piece of 8oz leather. It is painted with colorfast Liquitex acrylics in metallic bronze, copper, and various shades of gold, with the carving accented by a rich brown antiquing stain.

Available (until it is gone!) only at my online shop...just follow this link: [link]
Image size
2006x1715px 894.96 KB
IMAGE DETAILS
Make
SONY
Model
DSC-W170
Shutter Speed
10/2000 second
Aperture
F/3.3
Focal Length
5 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Nov 17, 2012, 2:35:22 PM
Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 Windows
Comments34
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starbuckwhaleriderHobbyist Artisan Crafter
Wow! You do really beautiful work!
ramiartist's avatar
this mask is amazing!!
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TijonWolfsMajestysProfessional Traditional Artist
THis is beyond just gorgeous ^^ its totally stunning.
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petrovaHobbyist
I love this one! It reminds me of my star sign (Pisces).
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BazarDeLaNatureHobbyist General Artist
what a beauty :)
Agorphia's avatar
AgorphiaHobbyist General Artist
Gorgeous! Beautiful gold tones. Love the movement.
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bonefishHobbyist General Artist
One of my favorites among your designs. It looks splendid in so many different colors!
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Kaos-Ninja9Hobbyist General Artist
Beautiful work!
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rainismysunshineStudent Traditional Artist
This is beautiful :)
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0nceM0r3 General Artist
I want it so much, it's a shame that it's $180 lol :iconcryforeverplz:
especially as it's leather, and leather masks are so much better than plastic ones
You earn't a :+fav: and a watch! ^^
<3
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PlaidTidingsProfessional Digital Artist
This would also make a gorgeous Pisces mask, with the two fish swimming in opposition like that. Beautifully done!
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0nceM0r3 General Artist
That's exactly what I thought when I first saw it just now lol
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Ceasarex-the-mageStudent General Artist
Kind of reminds me of Avater: The Last Airbender where they are at the north pole and there are the two spirits in constant circling, representing Yin and Yang.
LaBohemeVert's avatar
So intricate. Love it!
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Tori-34Hobbyist Digital Artist
Absolutely gorgeous. The details are so pretty :heart:
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LILY-mHobbyist Photographer
Amazing work!
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TheOnlyCountFilthHobbyist Traditional Artist
Every single one of your masks is awesome, but this one is my personal favorite. Amazing work!
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tech60Student Traditional Artist
coooooool
LittleTokori's avatar
Absolutely gorgeous!
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demonravenHobbyist General Artist
Very good attention to detail and balance. Here in a few months my Prom is comeing up, it's masquerade themed and i was wondering if i could get you to make me a mask if i sent you some designs. I'm willing to pay of course.
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TreyosHobbyist Writer
Gold's not generally my colour, but you managed to paraphrase Monty Python in the description, so it gets two thumbs up. ;)
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unicornomics General Artist
If I could get away with it,I would definitely wear this
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