We love the fact that Ganesha, like many of us, is extremely fond of sweets: modaks and laddoos, in particular (whose shape, coincidentally, is a delightful reflection of his own rotundity). Legend has it that once Ganesha stuffed himself fully with some of these goodies. Catching sight of the swollen-bellied god, the Moon couldn't help bursting into laughter, whereupon the embarrassed child picked up a snake passing by and wrapped it around his waist, to bind the protruding tum. This hand carved wooden Ganesh sculpture is made in South India and comes in dark brown finish. The statue measures 24 inches high and 12 inches wide. Skillfully made by hand, minor variations and defects add to the artistic character of the piece.