Witch, Gothic, Witchcraft, Slavic Folklore, Forest Spirit, Guardian Of The Woods, Russian, Leshen, Witcher Kikimora Unique Christmas ornament Gothic Witchcraft Slavic Folklore Forest Spirit Guardian Of The Woods Witcher ?‍♀️ A luxurious double sided wooden Christmas ornament - Kikimora Double sided hanging ornament Christmas tree decoration. ? Hand cut and hand painted. It's not laser cut, it's 100% hand made ornament!! Sirin is a mythological creature of Russian legends, with the head of a beautiful woman and the body of a bird ??, usually an owl.? Kikimora is a legendary creature, a female house spirit in Slavic mythology. Her role in the house is usually juxtaposed with that of the domovoy. The kikimora can either be a "bad" or a "good" spirit, which will depend on the behavior of the homeowner.When the kikimora inhabits a house, she lives behind the stove or in the cellar, and usually produces noises similar to those made by mice in order to obtain food. Kikimory (in plural) were the first traditional explanation for sleep paralysis in Russian folklore The origin of the kikimora comes from the 8th to 13th century when Slavic paganism was slowly subsumed by Christianity. However, even after Christianity took hold in the Slavic regions, the belief of the kikimora was still strong. Belief in the entity still continues today where it is imbued with old Slavic folk religion and Christianity's concept of demonic forces ? The ornament (not including the hanging ribbon) measures approximately: 10 cm (4") height 18 cm (7") wide 5 mm (1/4") 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. ? Please be advised that due to pandemic, potential shipping delays are possible!! ? Pictures are part of the description and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. ? Shipping: Standard domestic and international shipping. We are more than happy to combine purchases. We ship via registered airmail with the tracking number within 72 hours of receipt of cleared payment. ? Please keep in mind that shipping takes 3-5 weeks to the USA and 10-20 days to Europe. ? Please note that any returns, insurances or customs duties levied are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs can cause delays with your shipment which the seller has no control over. Please consider such delays when making your purchase. ? Returns: If you are not happy with your item, please return it to us in its original packaging within 14 days. Return shipping must be paid for by the buyer.