Ganesha statue Elephant Remover Obstacles Balinese Art carved wood sculpture

Ganesha statue Elephant Remover Obstacles Balinese Art carved wood sculpture   The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human  being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshiped as  the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. In fact, Gnash is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified. Ganesha is known as "Remover of Obstacles" in the Hindu pantheon. This Ganesha is hand carved from suar wood in Ubud the cultural heartland of Bali by. Small size is perfect for desk, car or personal altar.  Each carving is hand made so there may be slight differences in wood grain and carving. This is not a flaw, but a reflection of the handcrafted origins of this unique product.  Specifications  7" tall 6" X 4" base Solid sustainable suar wood Hand carved in Bali IndonesiaShips FAST from our shop in the USA   Since 1988 we have ethically sourced and hand picked our products directly from the artisans and craftspeople on the back roads, family compounds and markets of Bali and other Indonesian islands. Our mission is to improve the lives of Balinese families we work with by finding a market for their amazing art & handicrafts, while helping keep the traditional arts and crafts alive for future generations. Our shop in Downeast coastal Maine offers an ever changing kaleidoscope of Balinese folk art, Buddhist & Hindu art, stone garden statuary, wood carvings, traditional mask, mermaids, winged mobiles, architectural finds, antiques, artifacts, home decor treasures, batik clothing & silver jewelry. Click>>> Acadia World Traders to view our entire collection of Bali Art, home decor & unique finds! Check Out All of our Special Offers For Amazing deals on Unique Art, Home Decor & More!