That is some piece of work Leo. The burl is almost unimaginable. Where do you get wood like that? (Not that I'll be buying any any time soon). Don't even live in the U.S.
Kid, You're in hardwood heaven. This is actually a S.E.Asian burl that grows on the Narra tree. There's a red and golden variety. Got this piece from a seller on ebay. Oh, adn don't you mean Geaux LSU?