hello, this item is a bronze statue of the Hindu deity Ganesha, standing approximately 12 × 8 inches. Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is widely venerated as the remover of obstacles and patron of wisdom, success, and beginnings. This particular representation is cast in multiple sections with detailed hand tooling, consistent with traditional lost-wax casting techniques used in India and Nepal. The ornate halo, jewelry, and throne base suggest a South Indian or Nepalese origin, likely from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The mounting on a drilled wooden base and the use of bolts stamped “rajat” (a common South Asian name, and also Sanskrit for “silver”) support this regional attribution.

The market for bronze Hindu devotional statuary remains active, especially for figures like Ganesha with richly detailed surfaces and good patina. While the statue appears to be a traditional piece rather than a high-end antique or museum-quality example, it would appeal both to collectors and practitioners of Hindu worship. Based on comparable mid-20th-century bronzes with similar craftsmanship, the fair market value of this statue is estimated at USD 300–500.