Magical powers

Sky Walker

This thing, which looks look a demon, is actually a positive creature that helps humans remove barriers in their lives. What a great power to have! This sounds similar to a guardian angel, except this thing is fierce looking! The following is an excerpt from "The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco" guide.

"Simhavaktra Dakini - Sino-Tibetan; 18th century; lacquered wood.

Simhavaktra Dakini, the ferocious lion-faced guardian of Vajrayana Buddhism, is a female "sky-walker" who guides human beings along the right path. This powerful spirit can remove physical hindrances and spiritual obstacles such as pride and ego. When she is portrayed alone, she dances gracefully; her right leg is raised and bent, and her left leg would usually be planted on a prostrate human figure (now lost)."