{"product_id":"ixchel","title":"Ixchel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eIxchel Hair-Dagger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eInspired by the Mayan Goddess Ixchel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eA walk through the art:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eAncient art often depicts Ixchel with the same sets of symbology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eThe Moon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eWhile the moon itself is not directly related to Ixchel it does represent her three forms as a Triple Goddess. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIx Chebel Yax\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she is the Maiden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIx Chel\u003c\/strong\u003e, her main form, where she is the Mother and nurturer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChak Chel\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she is the Crone and midwife of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Serpent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her Chak Chel form, Ixchel is frequently shown with a serpent coiled on her head. The serpent represents transformation, rebirth, and communication with the divine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rabbit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her Ix Chel Yax form, Ixchel is often shown holding or cradling a rabbit. Mayan and Aztec cultures have viewed the marking of the craters of the moons as rabbits. Rabbits symbolize fertility and its presence reaffirms Ixchel's role as the mother and caregiver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crossbones:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her Chak Chel form, most notably in an image found in the Dresden Codex, Ixchel is show wearing a set of crossbones across her back and on her skirt. They were a symbol of warning in Mayan culture and represent the destructive force Ixchel was capable of. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Water Jug:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water jug symbolizes the womb and its ability to be a vessel that creates life. In her Chak Chel form, she pours water on the earth to replenish and renew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rainbow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(its on the jug!) represents Ixchel, herself, as the Goddess of Shimmering Light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Finish: steel and zinc. Gold Finish: steel and 8kt gold. Nickel, tin, lead free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures six (6) inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003ewhile it is designed to be a \u003cstrong\u003ehair-stick, hair-sword, or hair-dagger,\u003c\/strong\u003e it can also be used as an \u003cstrong\u003eathame, altar decor, letter opener, bookmark,\u003c\/strong\u003e decor for a potted plant, a prop for an art doll,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor tucked into a belt, thigh garter, or hat band\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eI'm sure there are even more ways to slay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imagined By Nell","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":44556332367917,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":44556332400685,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4871\/9405\/files\/1_1d5e0258-22bc-4573-bc53-1372e867948f.jpg?v=1770240168","url":"https:\/\/imaginedbynell.com\/kw\/products\/ixchel","provider":"ImaginedByNell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}