Still with the original Label this would make a fabulous Gift for someone into Big Game Fishing or with a love of the sea and it's creatures. John Perry Studios are based in Oxnard, California.......they opened in 1973 and are still operating today. The material used in creating this SWORDFISH was invented by John Perry and is called Pelludicia.The item measures 9" in height and 10' in length with the Swordfish being mounted on a piece of Manzanita Burlwood. I think this is one of his earlier pieces......maybe 1980's era.