Wood statuette, 'Ganesha and His Mouse' Review
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Lord Ganesha is a serene presence as he relaxes on a low throne. Two of his hands hold a parasol, while another holds a sweet treat that he samples with his trunk. Beneath him, a mouse - symbolizing his vehicle - nibbles corn. Suresh Garg depicts the auspicious son of Shiva and Durga in a beautiful sculpture. Artisan Info: "I was born in 1940 in Dehradun, India. We are three in the family - my wife, my son and myself. I started this work with no background in terms of my family or training in this field. I have learned from my own experiences. I always wanted my profession to be related to the field of art. "I started with ivory products, and later switched to sandalwood. The art of making sandalwood boxes is extremely intricate and detail oriented, therefore it requires skilled workmanship. I am the guiding factor for my craftsmen, who create these exquisite boxes and other works based on my unique designs. "My craftsmen and I are deeply involved with the making of sandalwood products, especially sandalwood boxes. We also use kadamwood on occasion. The making of these boxes requires a lot of devotion, patience and concentration as intricate handwork is done. Sandalwood has a unique natural fragrance, and is available only in a few parts of southern India. It is quite expensive Read more...
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