Good work! The girl herself is very well done. The only critique I have you are already aware of. Perhaps adding some woodgrain would make it blend better.
Looks great, I love how you did the face and dress. I think Ryan didn't want any really narrow totems though, but I'm not sure, so don't quote me on it. =) If that is the case you could always add a back to it and make it look like it was carved into half of it. Good luck on the contest.
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Good work! The girl herself is very well done. The only critique I have you are already aware of. Perhaps adding some woodgrain would make it blend better.