{"product_id":"bronze-ganesha-statue-handmade-lost-wax-cast-metal-balinese-elephant-god-murti","title":"Bronze Ganesha Statue: Handmade Lost Wax Cast Metal Balinese Elephant God Murti","description":"Balinese Hindu Ganesha Murti Bronze Statue, cast by hand with the lost wax method in bronze with a green  patina on his which adds a very serene look to this unique piece. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nVery heavy and solid casting. This wonderful whimsical Ganesh was created by talented Indonesian craftspeople. Perfect size will be wonderful on your personal altar, desk  or gracing your sacred space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Approx. size: 4.5\" tall x 4' wide - 2\" deep\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Solid bronze - Not cheap resin\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Handcrafted in Bali\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Expect slight variations in color \u0026amp; texture due to the handcrafted origins of this unique statue \u003cbr\u003e\n~ Ships FAST from the USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have worked directly with Balinese artist and crafts people since 1988. During Maine's freezing cold winters we return to Bali and our island home. While there we collaborate with the Balinese (mostly family \u0026amp; friends) and create special offerings for our shop. We believe our offerings should be culturally significant using local sustainable materials and craftsmanship whenever possible.  Thus in turn keeping the arts alive in ever evolving fast changing Bali in the world of globalization, while enriching the lives of our family \u0026amp; friends whom we work with by creating a market for the beautiful art of Bali. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe also carefully curate unique one of a kind art objects and antiques and artifacts.\u003cbr\u003e\n📦 HAWAII \/ ALASKA \/ APO\/ Puerto Rico \/ out laying US Territory CUSTOMERS: Free shipping is not valid for your location. The cost of shipping this item to you may require additional shipping fees. \u2028Please message me for an accurate shipping quote, including your zip code, BEFORE you purchase or your order may be cancelled.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Acadia World Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48641729528030,"sku":"INKFROG_724580491-1","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/0877\/files\/il_fullxfull.3369984355_992n.jpg?v=1787683866","url":"https:\/\/baliatyourfingertips.myshopify.com\/products\/bronze-ganesha-statue-handmade-lost-wax-cast-metal-balinese-elephant-god-murti","provider":"Acadia World Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}