This Japanese Koi fish was carved as an entry for the Miscellaneous Freshwater Fish category after I had completed carving my entries for all of the other categories. It is truly a departure from what was then my standard, the species as well as the design composition. The Koi was my first carving where I applied principles of bonsai as is shown in the habitat and base design. My efforts won Best of Show and this carving has earned a respectable place in my show cabinet Awards:
1989 Masters Carving Championship: Best of Show
1989 Masters Carving Championship: 1st Place Misc. Freshwater Fish
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