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Ganesha
India, Uttar Pradesh; 8th century
Sandstone
H. 49 1/2 in. (125.7 cm)
Asia Society, New York: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection
1979.013
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Ganesh is an elephant-headed god who removes obstacles and brings success.
In this sculpture, Ganesh has ten arms. Six of his ten hands perform gestures used in dance. The other four hold a rosary, a snake, a bowl of sweets, and a broken tusk.
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According to one legend, Ganesha broke off his tusk to use as a pen when he wrote down the Hindu epic story, the Mahabharata.
Worshippers place offerings at his statue for good luck on many occasions. Some examples are: before starting a journey, opening a business, or taking an examination in school.
Statues of Ganesh may be found inside or outside a temple. They may even be found at the entryways of homes, offices, and many other places.
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