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Antique 17th/18th c. Brass Figurine Ganesh 4-armed Elephant Hinduism Puja Altar Statue
- For your consideration is an early and interesting Hindu artifact
- A small figurine to be displayed in a home shrine or portable altar
- It features a dancing Ganesh, the elephant-headed son of Shiva, one of the three most important deities of the Hinduism pantheon. He is widely worshiped as the remover of obstacles, patron of arts and sciences, the deity of intellect and wisdom and the conferrer of good fortune, prosperity, and health. As a god of the beginning, he is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies.
- Traditionally used in homes for Puja / Pooja / Poojah worship ceremony
- The small size allowed it to be carried during pilgrimage or any other travel
- Made of cast and hand shaped brass/bronze/copper alloy
- Circa 17th - 18th century, South India
- All original
- Measurements: Approx. 5" tall x 4" wide with the outstretched hand, 1.75" x 1.75 at the base
- Weighs about 1 lb.
- Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original and unaltered. Good age related patination
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