Flying Elephant mobile demon chaser Bali carved wood Balinese folk Art 12" Balinese Winged Flying Elephant Mobile is hand carved in Bali by talented crafts people. Albesia wood is carved and whimsically painted in beige with black with red and black wings. A fun mobile for your home. This type of flying creature is used in Bali to chase away bad spirits from homes and temples, a perfect addition to a child's room, or for your global, eclectic, boho decor. See our store for a wide selection.There may be slight variations in carving and painting. This is not a flaw, but a reflection of the hand crafted origins of this unique product.Comes ready to hang with cord and hook.Approx. size: 12" long x 6" to top of the head x 3" wide x 13" wing spanWings are removable for shipping purposesHand carved and painted in BaliShips FAST from the USA 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. 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!
