Lord Ganesha is the god of wisdom and knowledge. This deity is very popular in India, and he is represented here playing an Indian flute (bansuri). In addition, the piece portrays other attributes of the traditional iconography of Ganesha, such as the gada (mace), the paasha (rope) and the broken fang, all elements whose symbolism is contained in the avatars, or traditional stories about Ganesha, which are known well by his numerous worshippers. 9" in height.
