Antique Carved Wooden Hanging Hindu Temple Lord Ganesha Deity Plaque

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"19th century hand carved wooden wall hanging in the shape of a Hindu temple with the elephant headed god Lord … more "19th century hand carved wooden wall hanging in the shape of a Hindu temple with the elephant headed god Lord Ganesha seated in the center flanked by horses.

Ganesha, also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. ... Like a rat and like an elephant, Ganesha is a remover of obstacles." less