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Experience the Power of Traditional South American Snuff with Hard Wood Kuripe (Rapé Applicator Blowpipe) K1 (Shipped From USA)
Get your hands on this exclusive hardwood kuripe made by our friend Maximiliano, a local Andean artist from Ecuador. We have been working with Maximiliano for over 5 years and have visited his workshop several times. He is a warm-hearted individual who is passionate about his work. By purchasing this hardwood kuripe, you can support his art and craftsmanship.
Features of Hard Wood Kuripe (Rapé Applicator Blowpipe) K1
- Made of high-quality mahogany for strength and durability
- Exclusive design by a local Andean artist
- Comes with a random color string
- Perfect for self-application of traditional South American snuff
- Long-lasting and eye-catching piece
Maximiliano uses mahogany for the hardwood kuripe because of its beautiful straight-grained appearance, which gives it strength. The reddish-brown timber of this tropical hardwood ensures that your hardwood kuripe is both an eye-catcher and a long-lasting piece.
Pair your hardwood kuripe with our USA shipped rapé collection, which goes well with it. You can find our rapé collection on our USA page.
What is Rapé?
Rapé, pronounced ‘ha-pey’ in Portuguese, is a traditional snuff used by various indigenous tribes of South America, predominantly tribal people from Brazil and Peru. Rapé blends contain a ground mixture of plants, tree bark, seeds, and ash. The fine powder is blown into each nostril through a bone or bamboo pipe called a ‘Tepi’ or ‘Kuripe’. The Tepi applicator is a long blow pipe that connects the nostril of the receiver to the mouth of the person that administers the snuff. The Kuripe is for self-application. The V-shaped applicator connects the nostril to the mouth allowing the snuff to be self-blown into the nose.
Each tribe has its own rapé formula, and usually, it is women who gather the ingredients. The selection, mixture, and grinding process are regarded as a ritual only to be performed by a reputable healer. The snuff is typically made in small batches according to the specific needs of the person being treated or the ceremony’s occasion.
The use of Rapé aims to restore our connection to nature and a sense of grounding. It clears mental fog and confusion, eliminating negative thought patterns. These powerful snuffs bring about physical and spiritual wellness.
Read more:
Step by step guide to using Rapé – Entheonation
Experience the Power of Traditional South American Snuff with Hard Wood Kuripe (Rapé Applicator Blowpipe) K1 (Shipped From USA)
Get your hands on this exclusive hardwood kuripe made by our friend Maximiliano and experience the power of traditional South American snuff. Order now at Wisdom of Plants Institute and support local Andean artists like Maximiliano.