{"product_id":"hand-carved-balinese-flying-mermaid-goddess-spirit-chaser-mobile-bali-folk-art-wood-carving","title":"Hand Carved Balinese Flying Mermaid Goddess Spirit chaser Mobile: Bali Folk Art Wood Carving","description":"Balinese Folk Art Mermaid mobile, hand carved and painted on the Island of Bali. Our gorgeous Dewi is completely hand carved by the talented carvers of this magical island from Albesia wood, a sustainable tropical wood grown and harvested for carving.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach Goddess is hand painted with great attention to detail, in  pretty shades of  red, 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! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach mobile may vary slightly in painting, carving , and facial expression, this is a reflection of the hand crafted nature of this product.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nA unique  gift or whimsical decoration for your home!\u003cbr\u003e\nThe arms wings are removable for easy shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nthe size is about\u003cbr\u003e\nabout 12\" long \u003cbr\u003e\nabout 14\"wing span\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. \u003cbr\u003e\nThese 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","brand":"Acadia World Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48641868988638,"sku":"ced_8695425091","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/0877\/files\/il_fullxfull.4175038900_dak1.jpg?v=1787687897","url":"https:\/\/baliatyourfingertips.myshopify.com\/products\/hand-carved-balinese-flying-mermaid-goddess-spirit-chaser-mobile-bali-folk-art-wood-carving","provider":"Acadia World Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}