Bell Metal Ganesh Mask Wall Hanging

“This artpiece is a Ganesh Mask made from high quality brass using the lost wax techique of Dhokra Art. This can be used as a wall hanging in home or workplace, it is very asupicious to have Ganesh in your surroundings.

Lord Ganesh is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon.He is widely revered, more specifically, as the remover of obstacles and thought to bring good luck; the patron of arts and sciences; and the lord of intellect and wisdom.

Dhokra masks are unique and captivating pieces of art crafted using the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This traditional Indian art form involves creating intricate designs in wax, covering them with clay, and then heating them to melt the wax and fill the mold with molten metal, typically brass or bronze. Once cooled, the clay mold is broken away to reveal the intricate metal casting.

Dhokra masks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs, each with its own unique character and symbolism.”

Description

Ganesha, also spelled Ganesh or Ganapati, is one of the most well-known and worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. He is easily identified by his elephant head and four arms.

Roles and Symbolism

Remover of Obstacles: Ganesha is perhaps most popularly known as the remover of obstacles, both material and spiritual. He is worshipped at the start of any new venture or undertaking to ensure success.

God of Beginnings: Because of his association with removing obstacles, Ganesha is also seen as the god of beginnings. He is often invoked at the start of religious ceremonies and writings.

Patron of Arts and Sciences: Ganesha is also considered the patron of arts and sciences, and is said to be the scribe who wrote down the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.

Symbol of Wisdom and Intellect: His elephant head is said to symbolize wisdom and intellect, while his large belly symbolizes abundance and prosperity.

Ganesha is typically depicted seated, with a potbellied body and four arms. He often holds a modak, a sweet dumpling that is his favorite food. One of his tusks is usually broken, which represents his willingness to sacrifice in order to overcome obstacles. He is often depicted riding a mouse or a rat, which symbolizes his ability to control even the smallest of things.