The Yalli is a powerful symbol of protection, it is a mythical creature with the head and the body of a lion, the trunk and the tusks of an elephant, and has the tail of a serpent. It is equivalent to European Gargoyles and Eastern Dragons and hung outside temples and homes for protection from natural forces as well as the evil eye. This piece is carved in wood and has layers of yellow and green paint, and is from South India.

~ Eina Ahluwalia

Approximate dimensions - 16.2 inches in height and 14.2 inches in width. Weight - 2 kilograms approximately.

Note : These pieces are available with free shipping within India, we do not ship these internationally. Since most of these items are vintage, they are pre-used, pre-loved and beautifully aged. They may have scratches and scuffs, the plating may have worn off and occasionally some missing parts may have been replaced by the original owners. If you’re a regular collector you know how it is.  Eina personally hand picks each item herself so inspite of their imperfections they’re still beautiful as they are. These pieces have been selected as décor pieces and not items of functional use. Please ask us any questions you have and we’ll be happy to answer them for you. We do not offer returns, refunds or exchanges on these items.