Flying Elephant mobile demon chaser Bali carved wood Balinese folk Art
$ 58.00
Balinese Winged Flying Elephant With Long Trunk Mobile is hand carved in Bali by talented crafts people. Albesia wood is carved and whimsically painted in beige with black with red and black wings. A fun mobile for your home. This type of flying creature is used in Bali to chase away bad spirits from homes and temples, a perfect addition to a child's room, or for your global, eclectic, boho decor. See our store for a wide selection.
- There may be slight variations in carving and painting. This is not a flaw, but a reflection of the hand crafted origins of this unique product.
- Comes ready to hang with cord and hook.
- Approx. size: 12" long ~ Top of the head to tip of trunk - 10" ~ 11" wingspan
- Wings are removable for shipping purposes
- Hand carved and painted in Bali
- Ships FAST from the USA
The Flying Winged Spirit Guardians (also sometimes called "Cradle Guardians") myth goes all the way back ancient Majapahit Mythology, the roots of Balinese culture and art. These Guardian figures are still produced by Balinese artisans today for they have deep cultural & spiritual significance. Typically these carvings have been used in temples or homes since ancient times to ward off evil spirits. They are always hung in a high spot, or if a statue placed on a beam or shelf looking down towards a door or window. Many types may be found from flying angels (known as "Dewi" which means "Goddess" in Balinese), animals or strange hybrids, such as head of a horse head & tail of a fish, or "Gajamina" head of an elephant & tail of a fish. It is believed that a Flying Guardian placed in ones home or sacred space will drive away evil spirits and protect the premises from harm.
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