North India, 19th century
Beautiful figuration of the elephant-headed deity Ganesh or Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati. It is undoubtedly the most popular deity of India. He is the god of Knowledge and Virtue. Bearer of
luck, one does not fail to invoke him before taking an important action. Painted and gilded wood
Dimension: 6.5 x 4 x 2.7 cm