6" Bronze Cinnabar Five-Head Ganesha – Temple Wealth Deity

This 6" Tibetan Temple Collection statue presents Ganesha—the elephant-headed remover of obstacles—in an elaborate, multi-headed form. Cast in old bronze and finished in cinnabar tones, the figure features five stacked Buddha-like heads above the distinctive elephant trunk, creating a vertical composition that feels both intricate and balanced.

In many traditions, Ganesha is honored as a deity of wisdom, new beginnings, and prosperity. The five-head interpretation adds an additional layer of symbolism, suggesting expanded awareness, multiple perspectives, or the presence of different enlightened qualities unified in one being. The cinnabar finish underscores its association with auspiciousness, warmth, and abundance.

With its modest height and detailed silhouette, this piece is especially well-suited to niches, small altars, or shelves where it can be viewed at close range. It can stand on its own as a focal point or be paired with incense burners, offering bowls, or simple natural objects—stones, branches, or flowers—to create a small worship hall atmosphere in the home.

Dimensions

• Height: 15.5 cm (6.1")
• Length: 8 cm (3.1")
• Width: 8 cm (3.1")
• Weight: approx. 0.85 kg (including packing materials)

Materials & origin

• Materials: Old bronze with cinnabar finish / paint
• Motif: Five-head Ganesha (elephant nose god of wealth)
• Origin: China
• Condition: Good condition

Placement & care
Place in a stable, slightly elevated position—on a Buddha table, shelf, or console—ideally near spaces connected with study, work, or financial planning, or at the threshold of a room as a guardian of new endeavors. Dust gently with a soft cloth; avoid harsh cleaners and prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the cinnabar finish and patina.