Curly The name of the piece stems from the type of wood, not the stooge. I've been told that the wood is Pecan, but I'm not too sure. It was from a dropped branch after a hurricane. This one was a commission from my dad that was intended for a good friend of his. He says that it was the mark of how good their friendship is that he actually gave it to him. He really liked it and wanted to keep it for himself. It's finished in tung oil.