Collection: Applicators

These handcrafted Yawanawá Kuripe applicators are carved from a single, solid piece of richly grained Cumaru wood, then carefully shaped and polished by Indigenous artisans of the Brazilian Amazon. Rare and highly collectible, each Kuripe is a one-of-one ceremonial tool—an artistic expression of ancestral craftsmanship, cultural lineage, and intentional creation. Strong, enduring, and made for a lifetime of use, they offer a grounded, reliable way to administer sacred plant medicines such as hapé with clarity, reverence, and precision.

These sacred Yawanawá Tepi blowpipes are masterfully handcrafted from a single solid piece of richly hued Cumaru wood, shaped and finished by Indigenous artisans deeply rooted in Amazonian tradition. More than a tool, each Tepi embodies ancestral intention and ceremonial resonance—an heirloom-quality instrument reflecting the profound skill, cultural heritage, and spiritual lineage of its maker.

In shamanic practice, the Tepi serves as a ceremonial conduit: the giver gently delivers sacred plant medicines like hapé into the recipient’s nostrils, symbolizing energetic exchange, healing transmission, and community connection. Rare and collectible, each one-of-a-kind piece carries the forest’s voice and the spirit of the Yawanawá, inviting reverence in both ritual and everyday sacred practice. Solid, enduring, and built to last, these Tepis are treasured artifacts for ceremonial use and personal devotional altars alike.

Kuripe de Piedra is a distinctive double nostril self-applicator hapeh pipe.  It brings a grounded, elemental quality to the traditional practice of administering hapeh. Solid and enduring, the presence of stone adds a sense of weight, stability, and connection to the earth.

Designed for personal use, it connects mouth to both nostrils for intentional, self-guided application. Each piece is unique in its materials and construction, reflecting both natural variation and artisan craftsmanship.

Blending functionality with the strength and stillness of stone, the Kuripe de Piedra offers a steady, rooted companion for ceremonial work and daily practice.

This double nostril kuripe is a handcrafted ceremonial applicator from the Peruvian Amazon, designed for the self administration of hapé. Carved from natural wood and shaped for a balanced, comfortable fit, each piece reflects the skill and intention of artisans working in and around Iquitos, where these tools are an integral part of traditional practice.

The kuripe features a dual nasal design, allowing for simultaneous application, and is adorned with natural materials such as leather, seedwork, or hand strung beads. Many pieces are further embellished with carved patterns, stones, or crystals, each element chosen for both aesthetic beauty and symbolic meaning. The variations in wood tone, texture, and decoration make every kuripe unique.

In Amazonian traditions, tools like the kuripe are treated with respect as personal instruments used in moments of focus, grounding, and connection. More than a functional object, each kuripe carries the presence of the hands that made it and the cultural lineage it comes from, offering a meaningful link to the craftsmanship and ceremonial practices of the rainforest.

This double nostril kuripe is a handcrafted ceremonial applicator from the Peruvian Amazon, designed for the self administration of hapé. Carved from natural wood and shaped for a balanced, comfortable fit, each piece reflects the skill and intention of artisans working in and around Iquitos, where these tools are an integral part of traditional practice.

The kuripe features a dual nasal design, allowing for simultaneous application, and is adorned with natural materials such as leather, seedwork, or hand strung beads. Many pieces are further embellished with carved patterns, stones, or crystals, each element chosen for both aesthetic beauty and symbolic meaning. The variations in wood tone, texture, and decoration make every kuripe unique.

In Amazonian traditions, tools like the kuripe are treated with respect as personal instruments used in moments of focus, grounding, and connection. More than a functional object, each kuripe carries the presence of the hands that made it and the cultural lineage it comes from, offering a meaningful link to the craftsmanship and ceremonial practices of the rainforest.

Kuripes de Tamborcito are uniquely crafted self-applicator pipes inspired by the shape and spirit of the small ceremonial drum, or tamborcito. Often featuring a rounded central chamber, these kuripes carry a sense of rhythm, resonance, and connection to the heartbeat of traditional practices.

Handmade with natural materials and artisan care, each piece is designed for personal hapeh application, connecting mouth to nostril for intentional, self-guided use. The distinctive form offers both visual character and a comfortable, balanced feel in the hand.

Blending function with symbolic design, Kuripes de Tamborcito serve as both ceremonial tools and artistic expressions, honoring the rhythm, culture, and spirit of the Amazon.