Indonesian Standing Figure of Ganesh

Cream-colored elephant-headed figure doing a jaunty wide-legged stance.

This standing figure of Ganesh is from Bali, Indonesia, and is contemporary. Ganesh, the elephant-headed deity, is honored in Hindu tradition as a remover of obstacles and is often invoked at the start of new undertakings. In the photo, a standing figure with an elephant head, large ears, a curling trunk and a tall, layered crown. Arms rest on the hips, with beaded bracelets and a beaded belt. The finish is smooth, matte and white. It is 1.5 inches wide, 0.5 deep and 2 high.

A confident stance and a trunk that knows it.