Yawanawa Rapé

Explore our authentic Yawanawá rapé (hapé), sourced directly from the Yawanawá tribe in the Amazon rainforest. Deeply rooted in ceremony, the Yawanawá are renowned for crafting potent, spiritually aligned plant medicines that honor their ancestral heritage.

This collection features Tsunu Forte, known for its grounding and cleansing energy, and Força Feminina, a heart-opening blend crafted by the tribe’s women.

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This image is for illustrative purposes and does not necessarily depict members of the Yawanawá tribe.

Yawanawá man wearing a traditional yellow feather headdress with red and black accents during a village ceremony in the Amazon.

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Photos from Yawanawá Life

boats arriving at yawanawá mutum village on the gregório river in the amazon rainforest
Arriving by boat at Yawanawá Mutum Village on the Gregório River in the Amazon rainforest.
yawanawá tribespeople dancing in a large circle during their annual festival
Yawanawá tribespeople dancing in a large circle during their annual festival celebrating Amazonian traditions.
Woman weaving palm mats under a massive Samauma tree as a man plays a wooden flute in the Amazon rainforest.
Weaving traditional mats beneath a giant Samauma tree while music from a flute fills the forest
Yawanawá shaman blowing rapé through a tepi pipe in an Amazonian ceremony, wearing colorful beadwork bracelets.
A Yawanawá shaman administers rapé using a traditional tepi pipe
Yawanawa girl with face paint adjusting her ceremonial feather headdress at an Amazonian festival.
A young Yawanawa girl carefully adjusts her feathered headdress during their yearly festival
Colorful Yawanawa beadwork wristbands arranged on a wooden surface, crafted by indigenous women in the Amazon
Traditional beadwork wristbands handmade by Yawanawa women, showcasing vibrant Amazonian patterns and colors
Two colorful Yawanawa feather headdresses hanging on a wooden wall, used in Amazonian rituals and ceremonies
Traditional feathered headdresses of the Yawanawa, crafted from vibrant Amazonian bird feathers for ceremonial use
Yawanawa hunter holding wild game after a collective hunt in the Amazon, ensuring equal food sharing among families
A Yawanawa hunter returns from a collective hunt, carrying wild game. In their tradition, the catch is always divided equally to ensure no family goes hungry
Wild boar cooking in a pan over an open fire in the Amazon rainforest
Traditional dish of wild boar cooking over an open fire in the forest
Yawanawa Kambo shaman carefully collecting poison from a giant tree frog along the riverbank in the Amazon rainforest
A Yawanawa Kambo shaman harvesting the frog’s secretion for use in traditional Amazonian medicine

Yawanawá Tribe FAQ

Who are the Yawanawá and where do they live?

The Yawanawá are an indigenous people living in the state of Acre, Brazil, mainly in the Gregório River Indigenous Land. Their territory includes the villages of Mutum, Escondido, Amparo, Tibúcio, Matrinxã, and Sete Estrelas.

What is the population of the Yawanawá tribe? 

The Yawanawá population is approximately 1,200 individuals.

What language do the Yawanawá speak and what is its current status?

The Yawanawá speak a language that belongs to the Panoan linguistic family. Efforts are being made to revitalize and preserve the Yawanawá language, which is considered endangered.

What are some of the Yawanawá's traditional practices?

The Yawanawá maintain various traditional practices, including the use of sacred plants in ceremonies, body painting, feather art, and the making of traditional medicine. They have a strong connection to the use of ayahuasca (nixi pae) and rapé (rumã), which are central to their spiritual practices. Their craftsmanship includes the creation of intricate beadwork, bracelets, and headdresses made from natural materials found in the Amazon rainforest. Additionally, the Yawanawá host an annual festival that attracts visitors from around the world. This festival provides an opportunity for people to experience Yawanawá culture firsthand through music, dance, traditional rituals, and community gatherings.

How have historical interactions affected the Yawanawá?

Like many Amazonian tribes, the Yawanawá faced significant hardships during the rubber boom in the early 20th century, including forced labor and exposure to diseases, which led to a decline in their population and disruption of their traditional way of life. Continued interaction with non-indigenous society has brought challenges, but the Yawanawá have worked towards cultural and territorial reassertion and strengthening their traditional practices.

What environmental knowledge and contributions do the Yawanawá have?

The Yawanawá possess extensive knowledge of the Amazon rainforest, including medicinal plants and sustainable agricultural practices. Their traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship contribute significantly to the preservation of the Amazon's biodiversity.

How can one learn more about the Yawanawá tribe?

How can one learn more about the Yawanawá tribe? Detailed information on the Yawanawá tribe can be found on the Instituto Socioambiental (ISA) website here.