Ganesh, also spelled Ganesa or Ganesha, is one of the best-known and most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Although he is known by many other attributes, Ganesh's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and more generally as Lord of Beginnings, patron of arts & sciences, and the deity of intellect & wisdom (
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This statue of Ganesh is hand carved from black rosewood. It stands approximately 5 inches high and is 2 inches wide at the base.