Yawanawá
Wooden Kuripe
Wooden Kuripe
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Authentic Indigenous Product
- Natural and Handcrafted
- Unique Tribal Art
Experience the artistry and durability of our handmade Yawanawá Kuripe, crafted from a single piece of Cumaru wood. This compact and robust kuripe fits perfectly in your pocket and delivers rapeh effectively.
Cumaru is a versatile and abundant tree found throughout Brazil, prized for its resilience and fragrant flowers that attract bees. With its unique combination of strength and beauty, our Yawanawá Kuripe is the perfect tool for your shamanic journey.
Group shot for illustration purposes; you will receive ONE kuripe. Your kuripe may differ slightly from those shown.
Kuripe Details
Kuripe Details
Dimensions: 3.25" × 1.5" × 0.5 (8.2cm x 3.8cm × 1.3cm)
Weight: 1.1 oz (30 grams)
Material: Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata)(BRAZIL)
What is a Kuripe?
What is a Kuripe?
A Kuripe is a traditional ceremonial tool used by indigenous tribes of the Amazon rainforest, specifically for administering sacred plant medicines like rapeh snuff. It is a small, hollow pipe made of bamboo, wood, or bone, and is used to blow the rapeh into the nostrils. The use of Kuripes dates back hundreds of years, with different tribes having their own unique designs and styles.
Kuripes are often intricately decorated with carvings or painted designs and may feature feathers, crystals, or other natural materials. Some Kuripes are designed to be worn as jewelry, making them functional and beautiful accessories for ceremonies and rituals.
The use of rapeh in shamanic practice is believed to help facilitate a deeper connection to the spiritual realm and to promote healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Kuripes are used for the self-administration of rapeh, while the Tepi is used to deliver rapeh to others
What is Rapeh?
What is Rapeh?
Rapeh snuff, also known as rapé or hapeh, is a time-honored sacrament cherished by the tribes of the Amazon for centuries. This handcrafted preparation comprises dried, ground medicinal plants and tree ashes. Traditionally, Rapeh is administered via a unique bone or bamboo pipe, blown directly into the nostrils.
Rapeh's diverse formulations cater to a variety of uses and broadly fall into three categories: spiritual, healing, and fortifying. It is revered for its potent purifying and grounding properties, often employed to dispel negative energy, enhance concentration, and heighten consciousness. It serves as a pivotal component in sacred rituals and ceremonies, facilitating a deeper connection with the spiritual realm, fostering self-awareness, and promoting healing and growth.*
To learn more about Rapeh, visit our What is Rapeh? page.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
We ship USPS international and domestic orders Monday through Friday. For UPS international shipments, we ship orders only on Mondays. To qualify for same-day shipping with either carrier, please place your orders before 11am CST. We highly recommend that you opt for Green Shipping Protection to cover the replacement value of your order and offset your carbon footprint. Read our complete shipping policy here.
