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Ganesh
Ganesh
Ganesh
Museum of International Folk Art

Ganesh

Place madeINDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 2 3/8 in. (10 x 6 cm)
ClassificationsCeremonial use
Object numberFA.1969.21.11
DescriptionElephant - headed god, son of Shiva and Parvati, lord of departed souls and remover of hindrances. Hindu god of wisdom. House deity.
On View
Not on view
Cross of Souls
Artist unrecorded
19th century
Ganesh Sthapana
Early to mid-20th century
Ganesh
Late 19th c.
Shiva and Parvati
Artist unrecorded
Ca. 1960, staff
Torah Scroll, case and case ornaments
Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
La Santisima Trinidad
Pedro Antonio Fresquis
1749-1831
Nuestra Senora del Carmen
Artist unrecorded
Ex-voto wall hanging
Artist unrecorded
ca. 2000