{"product_id":"hand-carved-balinese-mermaid-spiritchaser-mobile-bali-folk-art-wood-carving-18","title":"Hand Carved Balinese Mermaid Spiritchaser Mobile: Bali Folk art wood carving  18\"","description":"Hand Carved Winged Mermaid Mobile with arms reaching out- Goddess Putri Duyung is  crafted in Bali by a talented family of artisans. Albesia wood, a sustainable fast growing wood is hand carved \u0026amp; hand painted with a vibrant red acrylic  paints and decorated with touches of gold leaf on her flowing wings and belt. \u003cbr\u003e\nEach goddess will be unique with slightly different facial expressions than the goddess pictured. And may also have slight differences in paint placement and carving. This is not a flaw but a reflection of the handcrafted nature of this unique product.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wings are removable for easy shipping \u0026amp; storage\u003cbr\u003e\nComplete with cord and ready to hang.\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. size: 18\"  from fingertips to tail x 6\"wingspan x 11\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\nHand carved and painted wood \u003cbr\u003e\nShips FAST from our location in the USA\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. \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\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 will 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":48641809285342,"sku":"PROD_NUM_805753-3","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/0877\/files\/il_fullxfull.4096692726_7lyz.jpg?v=1787686551","url":"https:\/\/baliatyourfingertips.myshopify.com\/products\/hand-carved-balinese-mermaid-spiritchaser-mobile-bali-folk-art-wood-carving-18","provider":"Acadia World Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}