diff --git a/bindings/python/llvm/common.py b/bindings/python/llvm/common.py
index 9911e694ba4..0c5fcd03d84 100644
--- a/bindings/python/llvm/common.py
+++ b/bindings/python/llvm/common.py
@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ class LLVMObject(object):
         return self._as_parameter_
 
     def __del__(self):
+        if not hasattr(self, '_self_owned') or not hasattr(self, '_disposer'):
+            return
+
         if self._self_owned and self._disposer:
             self._disposer(self)