Tag Archives: spiritchaser
Flying Black Bat Mobile Balinese Spiritchaser hand carved wood Bali Folk Art 17. Flying Black Bat Mobile, this is our large sized bat. Hand carved by talented Balinese crafts people. Albesia wood is carved and whimsically painted in black with red flowers and green vines and highlighted with gold leaf. A fun mobile for your home. Or a great Gothic gift or Halloween decor! I have several of these bat mobiles on stock. Each Bat may be slightly different coloration or paint placement then the photo. This is because of the hand made nature of the item. They are all beautiful. Ready to hang with cord and hook included. Size – 17 long x wingspan 30″ x 4.5″ height when laying flat. Wings removable for easy storage. 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. Since 1988 we have ethically sourced and hand picked our products directly from the artisans and crafts people 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. 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!