This cypress Wood sculpture is an original one-of-a-kind artwork. It was painstakingly hand painted by artist DeVonne Schuett of Grand Island, NE. DeVonne has sold her whimsical art o gift shops, juried art shows and mail order catalogues in 43 states plus Canada the Cayman Islands. In 1997  her art was selected to represent Nebraska on the QVC shopping network. Rare "Cypress Knee's" are formed by mother nature on the roots of Cypress trees. Each piece is naturally unique. Wehn you buy a Schuett, you buy originality and quality. That's important when talking about collectibility. See some of her work at http://prairiewindsart.20m.com/schuett.html