This striking brass sculpture presents Ganesha in a rare twelve-armed dancing form, poised dynamically upon his mooshaka. While the image of a dancing Ganesha is familiar within Indian traditions, this rendering is exceptional for its Himalayan, Nepalese–Tibetan iconographic vocabulary.
Ganesha’s form is caught mid-dance, one leg lifted while the other presses firmly upon the mouse, transforming his vahana into a rhythmic partner rather than a passive base. The energy of the dance radiates outward into the elaborate prabhavali, whose flame-like scrolls and layered forms create a vibrant halo of motion and auspicious force.
In his twelve arms, Ganesha holds an extraordinary range of attributes, including the dorje (vajra), sword, axe, drum, fly whisk, bow, arrow, staff, and skull cup, combining tantric symbolism with martial and ritual implements. Together, these objects express his dominion over both worldly obstacles and inner transformation, aligning him with esoteric Himalayan interpretations of the deity.
The sculpture is meticulously detailed, from the layered ornamentation and flowing sashes to the finely articulated hands and expressive face. The surface is carefully polished, yet softened by an antique patina that lends depth and age to the metal.
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