Ixchel Hair-Dagger

Inspired by the Mayan Goddess Ixchel. 

A walk through the art:

Ancient art often depicts Ixchel with the same sets of symbology. 

The Moon:

While the moon itself is not directly related to Ixchel it does represent her three forms as a Triple Goddess. 

Ix Chebel Yax, where she is the Maiden

Ix Chel, her main form, where she is the Mother and nurturer. 

Chak Chel, where she is the Crone and midwife of creation.

The Serpent:

In 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. 

The Rabbit:

In 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. 

The Crossbones:

In 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. 

The Water Jug:

The 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. 

The Rainbow

(its on the jug!) represents Ixchel, herself, as the Goddess of Shimmering Light. 

Materials: Silver Finish: steel and zinc. Gold Finish: steel and 8kt gold. Nickel, tin, lead free.

Dimensions: Measures six (6) inches long

Uses: while it is designed to be a hair-stick, hair-sword, or hair-dagger, it can also be used as an athame, altar decor, letter opener, bookmark, decor for a potted plant, a prop for an art doll, or tucked into a belt, thigh garter, or hat band. I'm sure there are even more ways to slay.