By George, I think I've got it

After a couple of weeks and four media - I think I've landed on a solution. First attempt in deerskin. Not quite...
then we have wood...FAIL!
up next, clay... EPIC FAILURE. I almost gave up, because it broke as I was working on it today, the last day before show's deadline. Then the clouds parted...

FELT! Thanks, Audrey, for the inspiration.