At a deep level, Ganesha's head is said to represent Atman, the everlasting soul. Not for nothing does he have the head of an elephant, a symbol of tremendous intelligence and abiding wisdom. In this handcarved wooden Ganesh staue, the pastel tones combined with raw paint finish gives it an appearance of an antique. Made in Southern India by talented artisans, the Ganesh statue measures 11 inches high and 6 inches wide. With a flat back, the Ganesh statue is 2.5 inches deep. Due to the handmade nature of the product minor scratches and defects are common and add to the artistic appeal of the statue.