Barry is hand carved from black stone and is quite detailed. He is approx one inch wide and makes a good pocket charm.
Bats are some of the worlds most misunderstood creatures. They are a diverse, social and intelligent species. Contrary to popular belief they generally have good eyesight, though they do rely on sonar signals for direction and navigation. They are also unique as the world's only flying mammal and for sleeping upside down.
Their nocturnal, cave dwelling habits have seen bats become associated with "fears" the devil, medieval witchcraft, madness, evil, the unknown and chaos; as well as vampires. However in other cultures e.g. China - bats are considered very lucky.
The Magickal associations of bats include the ability to see into the unknown, to see things in a different way, new directions, self awareness, and to emerge from the darkness (addictions, unhappiness, grief etc). Thus bats are often associated with Rebirth, Initiation, and Guides.
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