This whimsical piece of art is a cherry burl that has been sanded and mounted on copper legs with a stand to show it off. It is definitely a conversation piece. A burl is formed when something stresses a tree and the wood that forms has awesome grain.
 
This piece can be used as a mood burl. Happy show the smooth side, grouchy the dark side,
 
If you have your own burl you can commission Vine & Branch to create a display for it.