Winged BLACK CAT MOBILE Flying Demon Chaser carved wood Balinese Folk Art 8"
$ 39.95
Whimsical Flying Winged Balinese Cat Demon Chaser Mobile hand carved in Bali by talented crafts people. Albesia wood is carved and whimsically painted in black with creme colored spots. The wings are removable for easy shipping. A fun mobile for your home. Or a great gift for the person who loves cats! Each cat may have differences in placement of painting or carving. This is not a flaw but a reflection of the hand crafted origins of this unique product.
- 8" long x wing span 10"
- Wings are removable
- Cord & hook included
- Hand crafted in Bali
- Ships FAST from the USA
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.
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