Winged Cat Orange Tiger Striped Ginger kitty MOBILE Spirit Chaser cradle guardian carved wood Bali Folk

Playful Flying Orange Striped Ginger Cat Mobile, hand carved & painted in Bali by talented carver Ketut.  Albesia wood is carved and whimsically painted in orange with darker orange stripes. Wings are colorfully painted in Balinese style with red, green and black.   A fun mobile for your home. Or a great gift for the person who loves cats! Each cat may have differences in placement of painting or carving. This is not a flaw but a reflection of the hand crafted origins of this unique product.

-Will add a whimsical touch to any space!
-Wings are removable for easy shipping and storage
-Comes ready to hang with cord and hook
-Approx. size: 10" long x wing span 11" x 5"d
-Approx. weight 12 oz.

Story of Winged Guardians 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.