{"product_id":"flying-mermaid-goddess-spiritchaser-mobile-hand-carved-wood-balinese-folk-art","title":"Flying Mermaid Goddess Spiritchaser Mobile, Hand Carved Wood Balinese Folk Art","description":"Winged Dewi Ratih Mermaid Goddess Winged Flying Balinese Mobile, she is the the Balinese Hindu Lunar Goddess of beauty with comb \u0026amp; mirror is whimsical mobile that is handcrafted in Bali by a talented family of artisans. \u003cbr\u003e\nAlbesia wood, a sustainable fast growing wood is hand carved \u0026amp; hand painted with shades of Deep teal in acrylic paints and decorated with touches red \u0026amp; of gold leaf on her flowing wings. The faces are so sweet! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Bali originally mobiles like this have been used  as  protector or guardians of infants. Once a baby's navel cord has fallen off, a Dewi  is hung over the baby's cradle. Often taking the form of a heavenly nymphs or goddesses (bidadhari) with the body of a bird or fish \u0026amp;  wings of a bird.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach mobile will be slightly different in carving, facial expression and paint placement, this is not a flaw, but a reflection of the handcrafted origins of this unique product.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wings \u0026amp; arms are removable for easy shipping\u003cbr\u003e\nComplete with cord and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. size: 16\" long head to tail x 6\" wing span\u003cbr\u003e\nSustainable albesia wood\u003cbr\u003e\nArtisan crafted in Bali Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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 \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; tail of a fish, or \"Gajamina\" head of an elephant \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n📦 HAWAII \/ ALASKA \/ APO\/ Puerto Rico \/ out laying US Territory CUSTOMERS: Free shipping is not valid for your location. The cost of shipping this item to you may require additional shipping fees. \u2028Please message me for an accurate shipping quote, including your zip code, BEFORE you purchase or your order may be cancelled.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Acadia World Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48641837203678,"sku":"PROD_NUM_805753-1-1","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/0877\/files\/il_fullxfull.3444292192_fa5u.jpg?v=1787687069","url":"https:\/\/baliatyourfingertips.myshopify.com\/products\/flying-mermaid-goddess-spiritchaser-mobile-hand-carved-wood-balinese-folk-art","provider":"Acadia World Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}