Flying Chubby Mermaid Mobile Goddess spiritchaser Balinese carved wood Bali Art Winged Chubby Mermaid Goddess Mobile is a tribute to all of the Plus Sized & Full Figure Mermaid Goddesses in the world, a beautiful & wonderful Rubenesque Goddess Girl she is. She is hand carved from albesia wood and hand painted deep green & playfully painted with swirls and curlicues in Bali by talented artisans near the village of Ubud. Her wings are remove-able for easy shipping. She comes with a cord and is ready to hang in a place of Honor in your home to chase away negative energy and thoughts.Each Mermaid Goddess may vary slightly from the picture, this is because of the artisan crafted nature of this product & your guarantee that you a receiving a truly hand crafted work of folk art from Bali.approx. size -12" long head to tail - 10"wing spanIncludes hook, ready to hangSolid woodHand carved & painted in Bali IndonesiaShips FAST from the USA 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. Since 1988 we have ethically sourced and hand picked our products directly from the artisans and craftspeople on the back roads, family compounds and markets of Bali and other Indonesian islands. Our mission is to improve the lives of Balinese families we work with by finding a market for their amazing art & handicrafts, while helping keep the traditional arts and crafts alive for future generations. Our shop in Downeast coastal Maine offers an ever changing kaleidoscope of Balinese folk art, Buddhist & Hindu art, stone garden statuary, wood carvings, traditional mask, mermaids, winged mobiles, architectural finds, antiques, artifacts, home decor treasures, batik clothing & silver jewelry. Click>>> Acadia World Traders to view our entire collection of Bali Art, home decor & unique finds! Check Out All of our Special Offers For Amazing deals on Unique Art, Home Decor & More!
