Flying Mermaid Mobile Winged GODDESS Demon Chaser Guardian carved Bali Art 11"

Dewi Duyung Balinese Goddess

Each Goddess is hand painted with great attention to detail, in  pretty shades of  teal blue, with touches of gold leaf .  A really unique addition to your home, will brighten up even the darkest corner! A wonderful addition for your  collection of Balinese Guardian mobiles! Each mobile may vary slightly, this is a reflection of the hand crafted nature of this product.

• A unique  gift or whimsical decoration for your home!
• The arms wings are removable for easy shipping.
• the size is about
• about 11" long 
• about 14"wing span

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.