In Slavic folklore, the rusalka (plural: rusalky/rusalki; Cyrillic: русалка; Polish: rusaіka) is a typically feminine entity, often malicious toward mankind and frequently associated with water, with counterparts in other parts of Europe, such as the French Melusine and the Germanic Nixie. Folklorists have proposed a variety of origins for the entity, including that they may originally stem from Slavic paganism, where they may have been seen as benevolent spirits.[1] Rusalki appear in a variety of media in modern popular culture, particularly in Slavic language-speaking countries, where they frequently resemble the concept of the mermaid. A luxurious double sided wooden Christmas ornament - ? Hand cut and hand painted. It's not laser cut, it's 100% hand made ornament!! ? The ornament measures approximately: 20 cm (8") height 9 cm (3 1/2") wide 5 mm (1/6") depth 100% Hand made. It is in excellent condition. ? This item is completely unique and one of a kind. It is impossible perfectly replicate!! ? Not a toy for children. Purely for decorative purposes only.