Phenomenal Yellow Sodalite Ganesha Carving

Absolutely magnificent Ganesha carving created by hand using extremely rare yellow sodalite sourced in Namibia. This unusually colored sodalite was purchased many years ago and is very difficult to find in this color. Accents of traditional blue sodalite flows throughout the piece. Ganesha is a Hindu god with the head of an elephant and the body of a human. He is known as the remover of obstacles, the bringer of new beginnings and good luck.

The hook-like instrument in Ganesha's hand is called "ankusha", which is an instrument to train and guide elephants. The hook of the Ankusha represents the pulling of devotees away from worldly illusions and towards spiritual enlightenment.

In this majestic piece, Ganesha sits in front of an ornately carved back. Light is able to pass through, illuminating the carving details. Hand carved in India. 

16.5" tall, 12" across, 6" deep

26.4 lbs