Wayan Kandiyasa of Indonesia presents this hand made statuette of the Hindu deity Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles. Many Hindus pray to Ganesha at the beginning of a significant journey or event. Fittingly, this statuette is made by giving new life to what would have been discarded material, cast from reclaimed crushed stone. The statuette is finished with an antique bronze colored patina.

Product Features -
Weight - 6.16 lbs
Dimension - 8.75" H x 5.5" W x 4.3" D
Color - Metallic
Material - Cast stone
Promotes recycling and reduces waste
Features an aged antique finish
Made in Indonesia

Story Behind The Art -
On behalf of myself and the other Sandstone Carvers of Singapadu, we thank you for your interest in our beloved culture!My name is Wayan Kandiyasa and I was born on October 5, 1964 on the island of Bali. I come from a family of artists - my father is also a stone carver, who was taught by my grandfather.I make statues and relief work from a stone called paras. I like both traditional and modern styles. I first started to learn at the age of nine with my father, beginning with cleaning and finishing the statues he would make. At the age of thirteen I could already make small statues on my own. At that time, and even now, my inspiration comes to me when I am most relaxed and quiet. An image comes to me and I start to work as calmly as possible, trying to keep the original idea as simple as possible.I like very much to work with the Novica team, because now I can help support my family and concentrate on my work with the confidence that it is being promoted outside of Indonesia by people who understand and care about me as an artist. The artistry of Wayan Kandiyasa has been featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal.