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An intricately carved artwork, titled "Dawn the Elder" by artist Les Russell, is displayed within a glass case in what appears to be a museum or gallery in South Brisbane, Australia. The artwork, created in 2018, depicts a detailed house resting upon the shell of a large turtle. The house, crafted from deer antler, stingray barb, and other collected materials, features multiple gabled roofs, arched windows, and a prominent chimney with decorative pots. Its design suggests a whimsical or fantasy-inspired dwelling. The turtle beneath the house is also finely detailed, with visible scales, limbs, and a distinctive head, conveying the impression of it carrying the structure on its back. The light-colored material gives the sculpture an aged, bone-like appearance. The artwork is presented on a light-colored platform within the clear glass case, which reflects the surrounding environment, including a partial view of another carved object, possibly a miniature palm tree, in the background. A small information plaque visible in the foreground provides the artist's name, artwork title, creation year, and lists the unique materials used. The setting is well-lit with indoor lighting, casting subtle shadows from the sculpture onto its base.
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