Whimsical Dewi Sri mobile crib guardian, flying with outstretched arms is crafted in Bali by a talented family of artisans. Albesia wood, a sustainable fast growing wood is hand carved & hand painted and detailed with a motif based on traditional batik fabrics.
Acrylic paints are applied by hand in shades of teal and decorated with touches of gold leaf, green & red on her belt, collar and crown. The faces are so sweet!
Each goddess will have a slightly different face than the goddess pictured. This is because this is a unique hand crafted item. Please expect slight differences in carving, wood grain and paint placement. Sizes may vary slightly due to hand made nature of this product.
- The wings and arms are removable for easy shipping, you may opt to glue in place with wood glue - Complete with cord and ready to hang - Size - 20" from fingertips to feet - 18"wingspan - Handcrafted in Bali - Ships FAST from our location in 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 one's home or sacred space will drive away evil spirits and protect the premises from harm.
