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A small carved stone statue of the Hindu deity Ganesha, standing on a lotus-petal base against a black background. The figure has an elephant head with a curled trunk, a raised arm holding an object, and a rounded belly with intricate white incised patterns on the reddish-brown and cream stone. The lower base is a pale greenish stone carved with lotus petals. No people are visible, and the statue is not a depiction of a person.

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September 24 20112011-09-24September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA small carved stone figure of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, standing in a dance-like pose on a lotus-petal base against a black background. The stone is reddish-brown with pale green-white veins, decorated with white painted lines and dots. Its raised arms hold objects, and the trunk curls toward the body. A second pale green base with carved lotus petals sits beneath the figure on a dark surface.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small carved stone statue of a seated elephant-headed deity, shown in side profile against a black background. The carving is mottled brown, tan and reddish, with white incised patterns on the headdress, body and base. The deity has a raised trunk-like snout, multiple arms and a rounded belly, seated on a stepped pedestal with carved petals. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small carved reddish-brown stone figure of Ganesha, seated on a tiered base against a dark background. The elephant-headed deity murti has a short trunk curving down the centre, four arms, and a crown-like top. White incised lines decorate the body, arms and base. No people are present.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small carved stone figurine of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, standing on a lotus-petalled round pedestal against a black background. The figure has a flame-like arch of carved rays behind him, a raised hand, a drum-like object, and a lifted leg. The stone is reddish-brown and white with incised patterns on the body and base. A deity murti, not a living person, so no people are present.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small carved stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, seated cross-legged on a stepped base against a black background. The stone is mottled grey-green and rust-brown with white incised patterns on the crown, chest, arms and base. Four arms hold a shell-like object, an axe-like attribute, a raised palm and a modak sweet. The statue is a deity murti, not a person; no living people are visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA small black stone carving of Ganesha standing on a lotus base against a black background. The deity has an elephant head with a carved tusk, a crown-like ornate headdress, and multiple arms holding a rope, an axe and a sweet or modak. Incised white line patterns decorate the figure's body, garment and base. No people are visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a small carved stone Ganesha murti seated on a reflective surface. The elephant-headed deity has a tall conical crown, large ears, a curled trunk resting on the belly, and several arms holding objects. The stone is amber-brown with white incised linework and reddish-orange tones along the base and trunk. Its reflection shows on the glossy surface beneath, with a dark background behind it.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small carved stone figurine of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, standing on a dark cloth against a black background. The four-armed deity murti is in a dynamic dance pose within a flaming aureole ring, with one leg raised and a dwarf figure beneath the raised foot. The stone is reddish-brown with white incised striations on the carving and a lotus-patterned base. No people are visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small carved stone figure of Ganesha sits on a reflective silver or metal tray. The carving is light brown-ochre with white incised lines patterning the head, crown and body. The elephant-headed deity has a trunk curling toward the front, multiple arms, and a seated pose on a lotus-style base. The photo is a close, front-facing shot against a black background.2011-09-24 +1 copies