When I worked at Earthbound I learned a lot about the different hindu gods, mostly learned about Ganesha. He was a very symbolic god an I loved that about him, so I did my own take on him.

Even though the elephant head was a replacement for the head he lost I still wanted to make his body something that was similar to the elephant colors. I also wanted to make him more down to earth, since he's considered a humble god(at least that's what i've learned i could be wrong). Less garneshed with gold and decor and more plain jane kinda look, like a monk.

He is the god that removes all obstacles

(I might be wrong with this so correct me if needed)
Symbolism of Ganesha:
Large Head - great wisdom
Large Ears - Listening and attentiveness
Trunk - adaptability
Broken Tusk - sacrifices needed to gain wisdom, to throw away the bad and keep the good
Large Belly - peacefully digest all good and bad in life
Modaka Balls - rewards of Sadhana
Open Palm - Blessings and Protection
Lotus Blossom - enlightenment
Axe - cut all bonds of attachment
Small Eyes - Concentration
Small Mouth - Talk Little
Om Symbol - enables us to maintain mental and emotional calmness, overcome obstacles and enable understanding.

I had him sitting in lotus pose with his trunk in a edampuri pose, pointed to the left.