DepartmentAsia

Ganesh

NameDeity Figure

CultureHindu

Datec. 1960

Place madeUttar Pradesh, India, South Asia, Asia

MediumWood, paint, varnish

Dimensions5 11/16 × 3 1/8 × 8 7/16 in. (14.5 × 8 × 21.4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.22.714

Object numberA.1981.22.714

Collections

Multiple Visions: A Common Bond

Description"Ganesh" carved, painted, varnished, red decorated elephant, yellow pants, two arms raised, one flag. Two arms forward, right hand holds book, left hand holds gold object. Rat with gold necklace in front. Gold stool with green and blue top. Ornate crown with peacock feather.