Ganesha is presented as a short fat man with a protuberant belly, four hands, the head of an elephant and one tusk. In one hand he holds a shell, in another a discus, in the third a club or goad and in the fourth a water-lily. He lost his tusk when Parasurama threw his axe at Ganesha, and Ganesha received it with all humility.  Ganesha is the remover of obstacles along your spiritual journey, and is addressed before any important undertaking. He is the son of Parvati and Siva, and the bestower of wisdom and success. He represents strength and fortitude. Ganesha has a human body and the head of an elephant. He has big ears to hear your prayers, and a small mouth meaning he does not talk too much or gossip. 

The mantra for meditating on Ganesha is Om Sri Maha Ganapataye Namah.

Dancing Ganesha. Approximately 2" high. Made in India.

Small Polystone Ganesha. Approximately 2 1/2" high. Made in India.