Lots of things to like about this Ryan!
First of all, your piece by piece cuts are excellent. There is a reason it is the highest form of the art. I’m so glad you have embraced it.
Second, the creativity involved in the whole piece but particularly in the wing assembly.
Brilliant!
Third, the execution of the idea seems to be flawless and the result is a great illusion.Β 
….and no, I haven’t heard of horn being used over half deuces marquetry. You may be unique in that.
I think I know who the lucky bee keeper is too. πŸ˜‰

Great work! πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘πŸ‘

The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.