elephant wood carving

This statue is of Ganesha, the elephant-like son of the god Siwa, is hand carved by Wayan Rendah from suar wood. In the Hindu religion, Ganesha is the god of intelligence and the "Remover of Obstacles." If one is trying to attain a goal but many hurdles and challenges stand in the way, the Balinese believe that by making an offering to Ganesha, they can gain assistance in achieving their dreams.

Standing in a relaxed posture atop a lotus flower, the wonderful Ganesha from Hindu scriptures is depicted in this sculpture from Bali. Capturing every small detail with a high degree of precision Wayan Rendah diligently hand-carves the elephant-headed deity from suar wood with a rich natural grain. Ganesha is known as "remover of obstacles," and is a source of guidance, peace, and comfort for many.

Balinese master carver Wayan Rendah creates this noble sculpture of the elephant-headed Lord Ganesha sitting in a meditation pose. Handmade from suar wood, Rendah's piece evokes the tranquility and wisdom associated with Ganesha in Hindu mythology. The ornate detailing of Ganesha's head and the floral design on his carved bench come together to give this sculpture an intricate beauty that catches the eye and warms the spirit.

Sitting on a splendid throne, Lord Ganesha blesses those who are faithful. He is also known as Vinayak ("Knowledgeable") or Vighneshwer ("God to Remove Obstacles"). Regarded as a benevolent deity, he is always called upon to bless any auspicious event. From Suresh and Devender Garg, this fantastic sculpture is hand-carved from kadam wood with rich detail and vivid artistry.

Ganesha is the son of the mighty god Siwa and the Goddess Parwati. Legend tells that while pregnant, a powerful demon appeared wanting to destroy heaven. The only thing that could destroy the demon and prevent the destruction of heaven was a demi-god who is neither animal nor human, but rather a combination of the two. The group of gods thus brought an elephant before Parwati, who had just given birth. She cast a powerful spell causing her newborn baby to take on characteristics of the powerful elephant and, in effect, creating the half-animal, half-man demi-god that could fight off the demon. The baby Ganesha then succeeded in killing the cruel demon and solidifying his legend.

Ganesha, the sacred man-elephant of Hindu tradition, poses nobly for this sculpture by Wayan Rendah. The deity's peaceful expression reveals inherent kindness and generosity. Ganesha is considered the god of auspiciousness.

Ganesha sits on a lotus throne – a symbol of divinity. Carved by hand from suar wood, the Beloved Lord of Wisdom holds an axe and a lash to defend mankind from evil. Wayan Rendah portrays the beloved god, son of Siwa and Durga, two of the most powerful deities in the realm of Hindu belief. His clothing and human posture evoke a sense of nobility while his elephantine face speaks of kindness and generosity. Rendah's artistry gives a distintively Indonesian interpretation to Ganesha.

Ganesha, the beloved Hindu deity, blesses the faithful as he sits on a paki stool. This inspired kadam wood sculpture from Suresh and Devender Garg depicts Ganesha holding a spade and a conch, his spiritual weapons. On his fourth hand Ganesha holds a bowl of his favorite dessert.

From Suresh and Devender Garg, this finely detailed sculpture honors Lord Ganesha. The beloved man-elephant, Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Durga, and has the power to keep under control the occult forces that bring disaster upon humankind. He holds an axe and lash to protect the world from evil and disaster. On his third hand he holds his favorite dessert, and with his right hand he blesses the faithful. The Hindu deity appears on a lotus throne surrounded by mice, his vehicle to transcend the different plains of life as symbol of the mind's power.

According to Hindu mythology, vahanas are animal or mythological creatures that deities use as vehicles. So if you were wondering why god Ganesha is often depicted with a mouse by his side, it's because it is his vahana. The two of them are the inspiration behind artisan Ashish Mehta's spectacular sculpture hand-carved from local kadam wood in India that will be a focal point anywhere you choose to display it.