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IxCacao Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Mayan Goddess of Cacao | ArtCarving Shop
IxCacao Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Mayan Goddess of Cacao | ArtCarving Shop
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This hand-carved IxCacao statue depicts the Mayan goddess of the cacao tree in a serene, upright form — her figure rising from a carved base, robes flowing, the quiet authority of an agricultural deity who sustained both body and spirit. Carved from solid ash wood and finished with varnish, the piece captures the warmth and earthiness of a goddess whose gift to humanity was chocolate itself. Available in brown and brown with gold finishes, each statue is individually carved in Ukraine.
IxCacao — also known as Ixcacao or the Cacao Goddess — is one of the most beloved deities of the ancient Maya. She presided over the cacao tree, the source of the sacred drink that flowed at royal courts, ritual ceremonies, and offerings to the gods. Cacao was not merely food in Mesoamerican culture: it was divine currency, a gift from the gods, and a bridge between the human and sacred worlds. IxCacao was invoked alongside other agricultural deities at planting and harvest, and her blessing was sought by farmers, traders, and anyone who depended on the abundance of the earth. She is a natural centrepiece for any altar dedicated to the Mexican heritage and Aztec mythology statue collection, representing the deep Mayan understanding that nourishment is sacred — that the earth’s gifts are not taken but received.
Details
Material: hand-carved ash wood
Finish: varnish
Height: 8.1 in / 20.6 cm — Width: 3.3 in / 8.5 cm — Depth: 1.5 in / 3.8 cm
Wipe clean with a dry cloth — do not submerge in water
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the IxCacao statue and what is it made from?
The IxCacao statue is hand-carved from solid ash wood and finished with varnish. It stands 8.1 in / 20.6 cm tall, 3.3 in / 8.5 cm wide, and 1.5 in / 3.8 cm deep. Available in brown and brown with gold finishes. Each piece is individually carved in Ukraine, so minor variations in grain and tone are a natural part of the piece.
Who is IxCacao in Mayan mythology and why is cacao sacred?
IxCacao is the Mayan goddess of the cacao tree — one of the most revered agricultural deities in Mesoamerican religion. In ancient Maya culture, cacao was not simply food: it was a sacred gift from the gods, used in royal ceremonies, ritual offerings, and as a form of divine currency. IxCacao was invoked alongside other agricultural deities at planting and harvest, and her blessing was sought by anyone who depended on the earth's abundance. She embodies the Mayan belief that nourishment itself is sacred — that the gifts of the earth are received, not taken.
How can the IxCacao statue be used on an altar or in ritual practice?
The IxCacao statue works beautifully as a centrepiece for a Mayan or Mesoamerican deity altar, a harvest altar, or any sacred space honouring abundance, fertility, and the gifts of the earth. Place her with offerings of cacao, flowers, or fruit to invoke her blessing. She is equally powerful as a decorative piece for a kitchen, studio, or any space where nourishment and creativity are celebrated.
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