Special Bowl-227-B28 
Made out of Maple Burl

measures approx 2" High X 7" diameter

What is Burl and why should I care?

You may have seen a tree that has an unusual lump or growth on the side of it's trunk that was otherwise straight or smooth.  This bump may have been caused by the healing process from a broken limb or some other cause.  The 'tree experts' don't really understand the formation of burls in most cases.  (The British call burls-burrs.)  For the wood turner, a good burl is hard to come by, but is worth the search.  The wood grain within the burl is very unpredictable and goes in all directions making it difficult to develop a good finish on the final piece.  But, the results can be fantastic.