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Carved by hand with an impressive level of detail, the majestic Hindu god Ganesha is depicted in this crocodile wood sculpture from Bali. Known as a protector and remover of obstacles, Ganesha has the head of an elephant. He sits atop a giant lotus flower, holding weapons in two of his hands and his favorite dessert, laddus, in another. Beneath his foot is a rat, serving as his mount. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family creates this fascinating sculpture to honor the wonderful work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

One of the most beloved deities in the Hindu pantheon, Lord Ganesha raises his hand in a blessing. Presented by India's Dayal J. Daryanani, the sculpture is carved by hand in great detail from native kadam wood. Ganesha is known as the God of Knowledge and the Remover of Obstacles, and his blessing is considered to be very auspicious.

Wayan Kandiyasa's charming sculpture depicts Buto Ijo, a green demon of Indonesian myth. Balinese artisans bring the orc-like creature to life by hand carving pale sandstone, engraving the sculpture with intricate, life-like details.

Wayan Rendah portrays Rama and Sita in crocodile wood, the Ramayana protagonists sculpted with beautiful realism. As the first son of the royal family, Rama was heir to the kingdom of Ayodya. But the king's second wife tricked him into crowning her own son as king and sending Rama and his wife Sita into exile. The beautiful woman was kidnapped by the ogre-king, but Rama sent Hanoman, the white monkey god, to her rescue.

Known as the Hindu god of wisdom and knowledge, Ganesha takes a moment to relax in this statuette from Wayan Kandiyasa. Balinese artisans bring the elephant-headed deity to life by hand carving pale sandstone, engraving the sculpture with intricate, life-like details.

Ganesha the hybrid elephant-man god from the Hindu religion sits with his posture evoking a sense of nobility while his face speaks of kindness and generosity. He holds one hand in a pose symbolizing holiness while the other hand holds a book. Indonesian artisan Wayan Kandiyasa sculpts this divine image from sandstone.

Ganesha the hybrid elephant-man god from the Hindu religion sits with his posture evoking a sense of nobility while his face speaks of kindness and generosity. He holds one hand in a pose of blessing while the other hand holds his proboscis. Indonesian artisan Wayan Kandiyasa sculpts this divine image from sandstone.

Ganesha the hybrid elephant-man god from the Hindu religion sits with his posture evoking a sense of nobility while his face speaks of kindness and generosity. He holds a book in one hand and points to its in a teaching pose. Indonesian artisan Wayan Kandiyasa sculpts this divine image from sandstone.

In this incredibly detailed wood relief panel from Bali's Ketut Sandi, the four-armed Hindu goddess Saraswati reigns supreme. The beautifully hand-carved wall sculpture depicts Saraswati surrounded by tropical flora, and features a number of symbolic items. The wood's rich grain is showcased by the light natural finish.

The four arms of Saraswati denote Her omnipresence and omnipotence. The two front arms indicate Her activity in the physical world, and the two back arms signify her presence in the spiritual world. A book in the rear left hand signifies that knowledge acquired must be used with love and kindness, to promote prosperity of mankind.A rosary in the rear right hand (representing ego) conveys that true knowledge, acquired with love and devotion, melts the ego and results in liberation (moksha) of the seeker from bondage to the physical world.The Goddess is shown playing a musical instrument that is held in her front hands, which represents the mind and intellect. Saraswati uses the swan as Her vehicle, indicating that one must acquire and apply knowledge with discrimination for the good of mankind.

Made Tresna's gorgeous wood mask depicts the concept of brahman, the highest universal principal in Hindu philosophy. The Balinese artisan crafts the mask from hibiscus wood, hand carving a crown of stars and hearts upon the three faces. A polished finish give the mask's natural wood a subtle luster.

Ganesha, the Hindu elephant-man god of wisdom, is said to keep disaster at bay. Safeguard your home and family with this charming statuette from Bali's Wayan Kandiyasa, who uses smooth sandstone to hand carve the god. Dressed in jewels and traditional attire, Ganesha makes a noble addition to your household.

Famous for his wisdom and intelligence, elephant-headed Ganesha is one of Hinduism's most worshipped deities. Balinese artisan Wayan Kandiyasa hand carves the statuette from pale sandstone, carefully engraving the reclining god with intricate, life-like details.