Lapis Lazuli Carved Ganesha Statue

Among the statues, bowls, and ritual goods on 14th Street is this statue: Lapis Lazuli Carved Ganesha Statue (shop SKU LLGS70).

This is a decorative or devotional statue as sold, intended for a shelf, altar, or display. 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.

Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue rock made mostly of lazurite, often flecked with golden pyrite. Afghanistan has been a classic source since antiquity. In crystal traditions, lapis is associated with truth and inner vision. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim. The title describes the piece as carved.

• SKU: LLGS70

Find it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square in Manhattan, or order it online.