This beautiful gold Ganesha carving shows all of his characteristic traits. Depicted with four hands, one holding a goad, a tool used to prod and guide animals. This hand symbolizes his ability to guide and direct his followers on the right path. Another hand holds a noose, which represents the god's power to bind and control negative forces. The third hand is holding a sweet dish, which is a symbol of the sweetness of spiritual attainment and the fourth hand holds a broken tusk, which represents the god's willingness to sacrifice for the attainment of wisdom. The statue features Ganesha with a big belly, which is believed to symbolize his ability to consume and overcome obstacles and negative energy. The serpent tied around his big belly is a symbol of his mastery over the material world and his ability to control the forces of nature.
