There's more than one version of Ganesha's beginnings. The best-known tale, from the text of the Shiva Purana, has his mother, Parvati, fashioning him as a beautiful little boy out of a lump of sandalwood paste. Parvati, you see, was bored and lonely, as her husband, the mighty god Shiva (a.k.a. the Destroyer of Worlds) would often forsake her for lengthy, million-year stints, meditating in the wilds. So what better company than a child for her to nurture and play with? Thus he is often depicted in child-like and friendly postures. Resembling the look of the sandalwood, this Kadam wood Ganesh art-piece is handcrafted. Every inch has intricate detailing, depicting elements such as peacocks, Sun God, flowers, leaves etc. The Ganesha is depicted seated on a swing which is suspended using hooks. This large Ganesh statue measures 24 inches in height.Handmade, minor variations and organic characters of the wood makes your Ganesha truly unique.