Ganesha sits on a lotus blossom deep in the forest. Carved by hand from cempaka wood, the Lord of Wisdom raises one hand in blessing. Ketut Sandi portrays the beloved god, son of Siwa and Durga, two of the most powerful deities in the realm of Hindu belief. His clothing and human posture evoke a sense of nobility while his elephantine face speaks of kindness and generosity. The Balinese artisan gives a distinctively Indonesian interpretation to Ganesha.