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Handcrafted Amazonian Kuripe Self-Applicator – Huni Kuin Tribe
£98.00
This Handcrafted Amazonian Kuripe Self-Applicator is a powerful ceremonial tool born from the living traditions of the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) people, one of the most respected guardians of plant-medicine wisdom in the Amazon rainforest. Crafted by hand and guided by ancestral knowledge, this kuripe is not merely an object of use—it is a carrier of lineage, prayer, and spirit.
The Huni Kuin understand all tools as living allies. Nothing is made without intention. This particular kuripe reflects that worldview through its organic form, symbolic carvings, and sacred materials, each chosen for both practical and energetic reasons. The distinctive curved lower section—crafted from natural bone—adds a strong grounding presence, symbolising ancestral strength, protection, and continuity between worlds.
The wooden arms are carefully shaped and burned with traditional Amazonian geometric markings, echoing the visual language seen in ceremonial body painting and vision-induced patterns. These markings are not decorative alone; they represent pathways of energy, protection lines, and the invisible structure of the cosmos as perceived by the Huni Kuin.
At the centre sits a striking red stone, intuitively embedded. In Amazonian cosmology, red stones are closely associated with life force, blood memory, and courage—qualities invoked during Hapè ceremonies for grounding, clearing, and strengthening one’s energetic field. This stone acts as a focal point, anchoring intention while amplifying the potency of the medicine.
The bone element brings a strong animal-spirit resonance. In Huni Kuin belief, animal allies are teachers and protectors. Bone connects directly to the ancestral realm, offering stability during deep cleansing or grounding ceremonies. Combined with wood and stone, this kuripe forms a three-realm tool—plant, animal, and mineral—working in harmony.
Every surface bears the mark of the human hand. No symmetry is forced. No industrial polish erases its character. This kuripe exists exactly as it was meant to exist, making it entirely one-of-a-kind. The piece you see is the exact piece you receive.
Quantity
Only 1 left in stock
Usage & Ritual
Begin by cleansing the Kuripe with sacred herbs like sage or palo santo to purify its energy and prepare it for ceremony. Hold the Kuripe with reverence, connecting to its fiery energy, and set a clear intention for your ritual—whether it is to release, renew, or energise.
Place a small amount of Hapè into one end of the Kuripe. Position the opposite end against your nostril and blow gently, allowing the sacred medicine to flow through and align your energy. The fiery tassel and bamboo carvings serve as powerful conduits for focus and transformation, amplifying the depth of your ritual.
After the ceremony, clean the Kuripe thoroughly and store it in a sacred space. Over time, this Kuripe becomes a cherished companion, carrying the energy of the fire element and the wisdom of Amazonian shamanic practices.
