Paka Shahu Yawanawà Kuripe
$66.03
The Paka Shahu Kuripe is hand-carved with a glass beaded prayer in the Mutum village along the Gregório River in Acre, Brazil, by spiritual guardian and musician Paka Shahu Yawanawá.
She is the daughter of prominent chief and traditional healer Pajé Pekarasu and the granddaughter of the legendary elder Pajé Tata, carrying forward a deep ancestral lineage of Yawanawá medicine wisdom.
Paka Shahu Yawanawá Kuripe
— A respected spiritual guardian and musician from Mutum village—handcarved this sacred kuripe (self-applicator) with added glass beaded prayers deep within the Amazon rainforest.
The Lineage of the Makers
Paka Shahu is the daughter of Pajé Pekarasu (Pekã Rasu), a revered spiritual leader, chief, and traditional healer.
Pekarasu studied under his legendary grandfather, Pajé Tata, from a young age. He completed the highest Yawanawá spiritual initiations and isolation diets by age 17. Today, he anchors his community, preserving ancient plant medicine wisdom and traditional Saiti chants.
Paka Shahu carries this powerful ancestral lineage forward. She infuses each hand-carved piece with the prayers, strength, and protective energy of her ancestors.
About the Yawanawá Tribe
The Yawanawá—“The People of the Wild Boar”—inhabit the Gregório River region in Acre, Brazil. They maintain a profound relationship with the forest, expressed through vibrant art and powerful medicine music. In Yawanawá culture, sacred tools like this kuripe transcend ordinary objects; they serve as active vehicles for prayer, alignment, and connection to the jungle’s spirit.
Holding this kuripe connects you directly to the heart of the Amazon and actively supports the preservation of Yawanawá culture and territory.
What Is Rapé?
Rapé (pronounced ha-PAY) is a sacred plant medicine from Indigenous Amazonian traditions. It blends finely ground sacred plants, ashes, and mapacho tobacco. Practitioners apply the medicine nasally, using a Kuripe for self-application or a Tepi for partner administration.
Traditionally, Rapé delivers immediate benefits:
- Sharpens mental clarity
- Grounds and focuses energy
- Releases stuck emotions
- Restores spiritual alignment
Many practitioners apply it before meditation or ceremony to cleanse the mind and body. Others integrate it into daily practice to center and recalibrate their focus.
The Role of Rapé in Ritual and Practice
In tribal traditions, Rapé prepares the practitioner for meditation, prayer, or healing work. It clears mental fog, stabilizes emotions, and anchors presence. The medicine also aligns your energy—bringing you back to your center while deepening your connection to self and spirit.
For this reason, practitioners utilize Rapé in both structured ceremonies and private, intentional rituals.
Kuripe vs. Tepi:
Understanding the Tools
Two traditional tools deliver Rapé, each serving a distinct purpose:
- Kuripe: A small, V-shaped pipe for self-application. This tool gives you complete autonomy over the medicine, encouraging inward focus and self-reliance.
- Tepi: A longer pipe for partner application. An experienced practitioner or guide administers the medicine to you, making it ideal for ceremonial settings or guided healing.
While the Kuripe offers privacy and a personal rhythm, the Tepi supports shared, facilitated experiences.
Choosing Your Pipe
Your relationship with the medicine guides your choice. If you prefer a private, meditative practice, choose the Kuripe. If you work within a community or under a guide, select a Tepi.
Either way, your pipe elevates your ritual—serving as a trusted companion for grounding, clarity, and deep connection.
| Weight | 70 g |
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| Dimensions | 100 × 80 × 50 mm |
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