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Any wooden piece or item such as your cypress knee requires a lot of time. Depending on  how large your 'knee' is also is part of the equation - the bigger the piece the longer it will take. Your climate/temp will also play a part in the drying time - if you live in a climate with very high humidity - longer drying time, one that is desert like, less.  I know that large lumber yards, and timber manufacturers have special industrial kilns for drying the green lumber when it's cut --  I think you may be in for quite a wait actually. I know from personal experience, that even a green gourd requires an entire year to completely dry.  And they're hollow - so best'o'luck to you. I hope you have a great deal of patience.  I'd be interested to read what others may suggest also - one more thought, I wouldn't move it from where you lay it while drying either - as the moisture will shift from one side or end to the other - rather than letting it dry from the top down so to speak.  .  .