Flying Winged Dewi Sri Goddess Mobile Spirit Chaser Carved Wood Bali Art Vintage

Vintage Indonesia Flying Winged Dewi Sri Goddess -Winged Demon Chaser Mobile. Hand carved and hand painted Bali Wood art. Brightly painted with gold painted accents. The The wings are detachable for mailing and storage. Complete with cord, Eye hook and ready to hang. Excellent condition. Approx. size - 15 1/2" inches from head to toe - 20" wingspan Handcrafted in Bali 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.