Fertility Statues at Ripley’s
The legendary fertility statues have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples conceive. They have been on display at Ripley’s in Ocean City MD, where guests are free to touch them without paying an admission fee.
The Fertility Statues were positioned in the lobby because admission is required for entrance to the Odditorium and other attractions. That has allowed those who wish to touch and receive the magic of the legendary works of art free access.
Ripley’s acquired the statues, which measure 5-feet-tall and weigh more than 70 lbs each, in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribe of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s.
According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both sides of the doorway leading into the bedroom. If a woman or her spouse touches either statue as they enter the room, they will soon get pregnant.
While Ripley’s cannot loan the statues to prospective parents for their bedrooms, the power of the statues is still strong. Thousands of women have written to Ripley’s claiming that after years of trying to conceive, one rub of the statues soon brought a bundle of joy.
More proof of effectiveness is here at LINK>Ripley Entertainment. It did say that “The statues are only in Ocean City for a limited time! Please contact the location before making your visit by calling 410-289-5600.” So, I can’t guarantee they are still there, you will have to call them.
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