Originating in the 12th century, Sheela na gigs are carvings of nude women displaying an exaggerated vulva found on churches, castles, and other buildings particularly in Ireland and Great Britain. Such carvings are said to ward off death and evil, often often are positioned over doors or windows, presumably to protect these openings.

Ireland has the greatest number of known sheela na gig carvings with 101 of these labial ladies peppered across the island.

So yes: they repel demons with a flash of their spread labia.

• Original artwork, artist signed watercolor on wood
• Measures 9" x 7"