Photo?

Weird, attached the image properly now. Thanks.

Where did you see it? What size? What did it appear to be made from? dclostboy might be right, but it also looks like

Here's where I found it: http://www.phillipscollection.com/detail.php?id=6349#.VODEtRyJlSV (click preview image)

It does seem to be driftwood, but also looks to be japanese or japanese-inspired.

Why not contact the gallery -- I'm sure they can help you.

Found these on etsy

Looks like manzanita wood to me. Check out aquarium stores as it is used as decoration in aquariums.

Why do you need to know what it is? It is fabulous as an object d'art and can be used almost anywhere as the star that it is. Don't like the way they are shown by etsy though.

Is it driftwood?

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@sandradclark Because it would compliment the stone table very well. I also love the floating/balancing nature of it, as oppose to the other things I have found that may be similar to it.

It does appear to be some kind of manzanita/driftwood burl.

search for organic sculptures on etsy, or driftwood. you can also request something custom there and have an artist re-create the above posted sculpture.

You can get similar (driftwood) pieces now at Marshall's as it is the season for 'beach' décor. Saw some just the other day.

Just saw a bunch of these at Ross today!

Looks like driftwood. Another item to look in to on Etsy are "old world vines". They are a bit costly, but beautiful!

It is probably a root, possibly cypress