Hand Hammered Ganesh Singing Bowl

Hand Hammered Ganesh Singing Bowl (shop SKU STPFD) is a singing bowl on the shelves at Namaste Bookshop in Manhattan.

A metal singing bowl is played by circling the rim with a mallet or striking it gently, producing a sustained tone. This is a sound and meditation instrument, not a medical device. The title describes the bowl as hand-hammered.

The title describes the piece as hand-hammered. Ganesha is the Hindu deity traditionally honored as a remover of obstacles, often shown with an elephant head. This is a decorative or devotional piece as sold, not a religious certification.

• SKU: STPFD

You can see this one in person at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street near Union Square in New York City, or order it online.