thanks everyone for the nice comments. It is actually a dragonfly, and Susan designed it after a species than is common to Asia where I have lived for the past 20-odd years. 'Tonbo' is Japanese for dragonfly and a name I think sounds like a bass. Dragonflies are also very symbolic in Asian culture ... and i think Susan has captured the movement and color perfectly..

here is a photo of the inlay

Here's the completed photo as requested:

Looks so pretty and sounds so nice. We'll be missing her after you come to pick up.

Beautiful!!

Sure is, Play it Healthy David!

It seems like that Tonbo just took off from pond of body. The top grain seems like a ripple to me. Very impressive. Congrats from Japan!
 
Toshiaki

Wow! What a serious weapon! I love the grain of the wood!
And the three ebony laminates should be a killer!!!
And congrats for the inlay! A true masterpiece!
Enjoy that beauty!
Cheers from Switzerland!

This Dragonfly will fly away any moment!