The incident occurred this Friday when sea workers spotted a carving that they initially associated with local Catholic iconography. The surprise at the image's presence in the water led witnesses to immediately alert the Tacoronte Local Police.
Officers from the Local Police mobilized to secure the piece and verify the nature of the object found in a coastal area known for its strong currents. The news, reported by Televisión Canaria, generated great anticipation among residents and coastal users.
After a more detailed examination, it was confirmed that the figure was not a virgin, but a representation of Yemayá, a fundamental deity in various African-origin cultures and religions. The main hypothesis suggests that the image may have been dragged ashore by the intense waves that frequently affect this point of the island's geography.
“"The main hypothesis handled by those familiar with the dynamics of the Tacoronte coastline is that the image could have been dragged to the shore by the strong waves that recurrently affect this point of the island's geography."
Yemayá is an orisha from Yoruba mythology, associated with fertility, motherhood, and the dominion of seas and saltwater. She is recognized as the “mother of all living beings,” symbolizing protection and the force of creation. In religious syncretism, this deity is connected to the Virgin of Regla, especially in Cuba, and her feast day is celebrated on February 2nd.
The piece remains under administrative control while its final destination or exact origin is determined, in an event that highlights the uniqueness of finding such a deity on the Tenerife coastline.
