Description
Balinese Hindu Ganesha Murti Bronze Statue, cast by hand with the lost wax method in bronze with a green patina on his which adds a very serene look to this unique piece. Very heavy & solid casting. This wonderful whimsical Ganesh was created by talented Indonesian craftspeople. Perfect size will be wonderful on your personal altar, desk or gracing your sacred space. ~ Approx. size: 4.5" tall x 4' wide - 2" deep ~ Solid bronze - Not cheap resin ~ Handcrafted in Bali ~ Expect slight variations in color & texture due to the handcrafted origins of this unique statue ~ Ships FAST from the USA The son of Shiva & Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk & big ears, & a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success & destroyer of evils & obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom & wealth. in fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva & Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified. We have worked directly with Balinese artist & crafts people since 1988. During Maine's freezing cold winters we return to Bali & our island home. While there we collaborate with the Balinese (mostly family & friends) & create special offerings for our shop. We believe our offerings should be culturally significant using local sustainable materials & craftsmanship whenever possible. Thus in turn keeping the arts alive in ever evolving fast changing Bali in the world of globalization, while enriching the lives of our family & friends whom we work with by creating a market for the beautiful art of Bali. We also carefully curate unique one of a kind art objects & antiques & artifacts. Ganapati Ganesha Murti Bronze Statue Elephant God Handmade Lost Wax Cast Sculpture Bali Art Indonesian
