Figure Item Number: 1334/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A small off-white elephant-human figure (Ganesh), attached to a wooden stand.
Narrative
Attached to the bottom of the stand is a typed label which reads: "Ganesha or Ganesh. In Hindu mythology - eldest son of Siva and Paravati. His name means leader of (Siva's) attendants. He is the creator of obstacles. Depicted with an elephant's head to symbolize sagacity he is the god of worldly wisdom".
Item History
- Made in India
- Owned by Jean Sayers and Robert Sayers before December 9, 1988
- Received from Jean Sayers (Donor) and Robert Sayers (Donor) on December 9, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
- Previous Owner
- Jean Sayers and Robert Sayers
- Received from
- Jean Sayers (Donor) and Robert Sayers (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 9, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 9, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1334/0003