Ganesha and Serpent-Themed Kadam Wood Sculpture - Seshnag Geometric Pattern Shining twists and lush cutout

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Ganesha and Serpent-Themed Kadam Wood Sculpture - Seshnag Geometric Pattern Shining twists and lush cutoutKnown as Seshnag, the king of all serpents, a five headed snake creates a protective canopy over the head of the elephant headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha. Hand carved from a single piece of kadam wood, this sculpture depicts Ganesha with his four hands holding different things; one hand blesses his people, another holds his favorite dessert, laddu, and the other two hold conch shells. Dayal J. Daryanani presents this sculpture from India. Kadam wood 0.