As received, very dirty and with multiple issues, including no base
Wet cleaning the cobra
Due to shrinkage over time, the armature wires were poking through the cobra's nose. Note also the glass eye is perpendicular to the socket.
Exposed wires were trimmed as much as possible, then epoxy putty used to fill and sculpt the scales.
Eye placement corrected, first coat of paint on nose.
Finished cobra head
Tongue was painted unrealistic red, repainted more natural pink tone
Nose repainted
Finished piece on custom stained live edge wood base
