At a deeper level, Ganesha’s head is said to represent Atman, the everlasting soul.  His head, the head of an elephant, is a symbol of tremendous intelligence and abiding wisdom.  Ganesha’s impossibly round, flowing but definitely human shape is Maya, symbolic of our transitory existence on earth. A portion of the sales from this item goes to support Philippine orphans with food, clothes and school supplies.

Handmade in the Philippines from natural materials. Slight variations in color intensity, shape and size may be present.