EVIL EYE GANESHA - SMALL IN SOUTH AFRICA

Ganesha is often referred to as the child god and is considered the remover of obstacles. His presence in a home/office ensures a  hassle free existence. Ganesha figures are most commonly seen with four hands which signify their divinity. His elephant head, symbolic of auspiciousness, strength and intellectual prowess.  The evil eye is a curse believed to be cast by a malevolent glare, usually given to a person when they are unaware. Many cultures believe that receiving the evil eye will cause misfortune or injury. Talismans created to protect against the evil eye are also frequently called "evil eyes". The idea expressed by the term causes many different cultures to pursue protective measures against it. The concept and its significance vary widely among different cultures, primarily in West Asia. The idea appears several times in translations of the Old Testament. It was a widely extended belief among many Mediterranean and Asian tribes and cultures. Charms and decorations with eye-like symbols known as nazars, which are used to repel the evil eye are a common sight across Greece, Turkey, Albania, Egypt, Iran, Iran, Israel, Morocco, Southern Italy (Naples), the Levant, and Afghanistan and have become a popular choice of souvenir with tourists. Dimensions        110 x 30 x 10 (w x d x h) Weight                17g