A buddy of mine put this wood-grain type finish on this swordfish bill, then asked my girlfriend to paint it. I suggested she try something tribal, and this is the finished result. I think it turned out great! She does do custom work, so if all you swordfish aficionados have a bunch of bills you're not sure what to do with, send em my way!
Chris I was hoping you would see this. I tried to find you on facebook this morning but failed. I know you have a few dozen of them laying around! I thought something tribal would look really cool on this bill, and this was her first attempt at that. Her other stuff can be found at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireMillerArt