DepartmentAsia

Ganesh

NameDeity Figure

CultureHindu

Datec. 1960

Place madeBihar, INDIA, South Asia, ASIA

MediumMetal

Dimensions5 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 4 3/16 in. (13.3 × 6.3 × 10.6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.22.612

Object numberA.1981.22.612

Collections

Asia

Description"Ganesh" cast; small spire on head, head band; battle-axe shape ears; attached eyebrows, eyes; bands around upper trunk, neck, and waist; four arms extended forward; bulging stomach, large belly button; left leg crossed over right; figure is sealed on stool on round base.