Ixchel figurine/carving

[akur23]

I have a sort of strange request... a few years back, I was undergoing infertility treatments. On a cruise stop at Costa Maya, we had done the Chakchoben tour, and in the little hut they had outside, I bought a carving of Ixchel, the Mayan fertility goddess. I promised the fertility doctor I'd give it to him (we're still trying), but now I've met a friend who is studying to be a midwife and wants to decorate her home with fertility symbols. I'll be in Cozumel, but last time I looked there for another Ixchel to give to the nurse and did not find one. Does anyone know if there's anywhere in Cozumel (preferably walking distance) where I can find another Ixchel? :confused: TIA!

[solita]

I will most certainly look for you. I have to go out and do some shopping later today and will look at the places while I am there. Will post my findings for you.

[sddiver]

We bought one for my sister who was trying a couple of years ago to get pregnant. Just ask someone to guide you to it, it's a very big store.

 

Rich

[akur23]

Thanks Solita and Rich. I didn't make it as far as the 5 Soles last time, but I'll try this time (hopefully we'll dock in town instead of Punta Langosta (?)). I love the one I have, but everyone I show it to wants one! :cool:

[solita]

I think I found a place that has a variety to choose from! Another friend is checking for me and I will post as soon as I can - within the next day or so. The guys at the shop do the carvings themselves!

[akur23]

That would be lovely! Thanks a ton, Caro!!!!!:)

[solita]

Well, I found the plaster version of her but no carving yet. Checking another place today. Fingers crossed.

[akur23]

Any luck in finding Ixchel? We signed up for the shopping tour that takes us to Cedral, so I'm hoping I'll find something there. If not, I'll keep my fingers crossed for Cinco Soles. :rolleyes:

[solita]

No luck yet. I have asked at a couple of places. El Cedral might be an excellent place though.

[yoli999]

I'm interested in getting one as well. I was delighted to read about the importance of this Mayan Goddess was in Cozumel's past.

 

 

Hubby and I have been trying for our first for 4 1/2 years and have been in fertility treatment for 3 years now. We recently tried IVF but unfortunately I had a miscarriage last week. But hopefully Ixchel might give me a little extra luck for our next round in January.

 

Thank you Caro for your research on this!

[solita]

I haven't given up hope on finding her for ya'll. I have put out the word too so there are extra eyes looking for her. But the only one so far is the plaster one. I know she is out there in wood though!

[akur23]

I found a ceramic, colored one in the port (International), for $25; a clay one (bigger) for $20 (these were both in the upper level of the shops on the right side). I didn't buy either, waiting to see what I could find in Cedral. There I found a limestone one in blue for $20, which I ended up buying. Nothing like my pretty wood one that I found in Chacchoben (sp?), but pretty enough. In one store they told me that Ixchel was a male god and that the one with the baby was a different goddess, so I'll have to check my facts, although in all the other stores they knew what I was asking for. Good luck! I'll see if I can take a picture and post it.

[yoli999]

In every guide I've seen, Ixchel is a goddess! :eek: Maybe that salesperson was just misinformed?!?

 

 

I'll be in Coz in 4 days to check it out for myself!!! Can't wait!:D

[solita]

Glad you were able to find one even though it wasn't exactly like the one you were hunting. I still haven't given up hope. If I see one, we can always arrange to get it to you somehow.

 

You got correct and incorrect info. Ixchel is a goddess. But she is not the one with the baby. I was just in Mx. City this past weekend and went to the Anthropology museum. They just re-opened the Maya exhibit hall and there she was, with her snake hair and crossbone skirt...not a very soothing sight. I have been told before that the lady with baby statue is Ixchel but it isn't.

[zakity]

Try www.sacredsources.com. They have lots of different fertility goddesses and gods.