I ended up getting a little fancy with my display, adding in the leaves and stuff. So I entered it in the still life pumpkin contest this year:
[link]Four pumpkin carvings inspired by my trip to Kyoto this spring. A Maneki Neko, a waka poem from the Kokin Wakashū, Toji Temple at sunset, and an Oni mask from Noh theatre.
Dark Version:
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Individual Photos:

Patterns from various places, see individual photos for links.
All carvings © Me
I specially like the kitty!
Nice work