Copper, brass and aluminum bangles made in the Mwachikoka Village, Chibombo District in Central Province of Zambia.

We believe music is a medicine, a medicine of the heart that is always with us. Music is the sound of creation itself. Every purchase of these bracelets supports Free The Music Ministry, with 100% of profits being donated. The Free The Music mission is to provide free or low-cost musical instruments to children and aspiring musicians who cannot afford them. They have a mission to support local artists and traditional music initiatives in rural areas, preserving unique musical traditions for future generations. They provide musicians with recording equipment and computers to help them record their music, and also provide training on how to use this equipment. Please learn more about Free The Music Ministry HERE

A personal message from the village ~ Through your support Mwachikoka Village our children are going to school and to improve our living we say thank you and God bless you

The Katukina Discovery Experience is a thoughtfully curated introduction to the heart of our collection. Featuring sample-sized offerings of some of our most cherished botanical, aromatic, and ceremonial products, this collection invites you to explore the diverse traditions and rituals that have inspired Katukina. Whether you're discovering these offerings for the first time or exploring for new favorites, each item has been selected to provide a glimpse into the spirit of our apothecary.

Mapacho Sample 

Approx. 5 grams

Traditional Fire Offering

This sample has been included as an offering rather than for personal use. Across many Indigenous traditions, Mapacho is offered to the fire with prayers of gratitude, protection, or intention.

Suggested Use

• Hold your intention quietly.
• Place a small amount into a ceremonial fire or safely burn as an offering.
• Offer thanks and release your prayer with the smoke.

Blue Lotus Flower Sample

2-3 whole flowers

Ancient Botanical Ally

Blue Lotus has been treasured for thousands of years for moments of relaxation, contemplation, and evening ritual.

Suggested Use

• Steep one flower in very hot, almost boiling, water for 5–10 minutes.Each flower makes two 8-12 oz servings.
• May also be infused into cacao or used in bath rituals.

Chilcuague Spray Sample

5 ml spray bottle

Aztec Gold Root

Known for its distinctive tingling sensation, Chilcuague has traditionally been appreciated for supporting oral wellness and refreshing the mouth.

Suggested Use

• Spray directly into the mouth.
• Allow the botanical to coat the tongue and gums before swallowing.

Hapé Sample

Approx. 3 grams

Traditional Ceremonial Blend

Hapé is traditionally administered using a Kuripe (self-applicator) or Tepi (applied by another person). It has long been used within Indigenous ceremony to support presence, prayer, and meditation.

Suggested Use

• Sit quietly before and after application.
• Approach with clear intention and respect.

Xochipilli's Dance Agua de Florida Sample

5 ml spray bottle

A refreshing aromatic water traditionally used to cleanse spaces, tools, and personal energy before ceremony or meditation.

Suggested Use

• Mist around yourself or your environment.
• May also be applied lightly to the hands before prayer or meditation.

Xochipilli's Biting Insect Repellent Sample

5 ml spray bottle

A carefully crafted botanical blend designed to naturally discourage biting insects while allowing you to enjoy time outdoors.

Suggested Use

• Shake well before use.
• Spray onto exposed skin or clothing as needed.

Liquid Aroma – Queen of the Night Sample

1 ml dropper bottle

An aromatic botanical essence created for meditation, relaxation, and sacred space. Its rich floral fragrance encourages moments of stillness and reflection.

Suggested Use

• Place a few drops on skin pulse points or into a diffuser or aroma lamp.
• May also be used to scent a room or personal meditation space.

Breu Branco Resin Sample

Approx. 7-10 grams

Harvested from the Amazon rainforest, Breu Branco is a treasured natural incense traditionally burned to cleanse spaces and create a peaceful atmosphere.

Suggested Use

• Burn on a charcoal disc in a heat-safe incense burner.
• A small amount produces abundant fragrant smoke.

Dragon's Blood (Sangre de Grado) Sample

1 ml dropper bottle

Amazonian Tree Resin

Dragon's Blood is the deep red sap of the Croton lechleri tree, treasured throughout the Amazon for generations. Traditionally valued both as a protective botanical for the skin and as a respected ally in Indigenous herbal traditions, it remains one of the rainforest's most remarkable natural resins.

Suggested Use

• Apply a small amount directly to clean skin.
• Allow the resin to dry naturally, forming a temporary protective layer.
• For external use only.

The Trust Trio | Custom Kuripe + Hapé +Agua de Floridá

~ A Staff-Selected Ceremonial Offering~

This offering is created for those who wish to release choice and enter into trust.

With this pairing, our team intuitively selects one kuripe and one bottle of Hapé on your behalf, guided by presence, prayer, and the felt sense of what wishes to meet you in this moment.

Each selection is made slowly and respectfully, honoring the unseen dialogue between you and the medicine.

What You Receive

~One intuitively chosen kuripe, selected from a special ceremonial collection 

Handcrafted from solid wood, serpentine stone, bone, or a combination of these materials. May include silver accents and natural stone adornments ~ each piece is unique in form, texture, and energetic expression

~One intuitively chosen bottle of Hapé, chosen from our full, current inventory at the time of preparation

~One travel size Florida Water to complete your practice

No two pairings are the same.

This offering is for those who:

• Feel called to surrender preference and receive what is aligned

• Trust the intelligence of the medicine and the timing of their path

• Desire a ceremonial ally, rather than a specific blend or design

Many experience these intuitive pairings as uncannily aligned — meeting needs that may not yet be conscious.

Important Notes

• Kuripe style, material, and design are intuitively selected and cannot be requested or exchanged

• Hapé blend is intuitively chosen and may vary in strength, lineage, and character

• All items are authentic and handcrafted

• This offering is not eligible for custom requests or substitutions

*If you are seeking a specific kuripe or a specific Hapé blend, we recommend selecting those items individually on our site*

If you are drawn to this offering, trust that the medicine has already felt you.

We simply listen.

Classic Peruvian poncho. Beautiful drape, style for all!

One Size Fits Most - height 36" - width 50" - neck opening width 14"

Made in Peru. 

Hypoallergenic. Vegan Friendly. Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry or tumble dry on lowest setting.

These alpaca headbands are a functional accessory made from the soft, warm, and insulating fleece of alpacas, known for its thermal properties and moisture-wicking abilities. Beyond its practical use for warmth, a headband can hold symbolic meaning related to the alpaca's qualities like gentle strength, resiliance, and softness. 

Authentic alpaca ruanas from Peru are a warm, soft poncho-like wrap made from alpaca wool featuring an open slit in the front offering cozy and effortless layering.  Acts as a jacket, cardigan, or sweater, perfect for dressing up or down.  The material is high-vibration, light-weight, ultra-soft, and hypoallergenic, handcrafted and designed for ease of movement and styling.  

**Note** ~ We receive our Ambil from different makers, each batch carries the spirit of it's maker. One of our goals this year is to create profiles for our makers so we can showcase the true artistry they possess. We will now note the makers in the listings so you can keep track of the particular makers you resonate most with. Much love!

Bora Tribe:

The Bora are an Indigenous tribe of the Peruvian, Colombian, and Brazilian Amazon. They are located between the Napo, Putumayo, and Caqeuta rivers. This ambil is very strong and thick with a dark brown color. More information coming soon!

Uitoto/Huitoto Ambil:

After meticulous sourcing and quality assurance, we're excited to present this powerful paste-like substance that sets a new standard for excellence.

Ambil isn't your typical product—it's a rich blend of tradition and nature, carefully crafted to elevate your experience. Made with the finest ingredients, each batch boasts unparalleled freshness and potency

But what exactly is Ambil? This paste-like substance, made from grandfather herb, spring water, and alkaline vegetable salts, is a cultural treasure—a symbol of unity and spiritual connection. With its roots deeply embedded in Colombian heritage, Ambil offers a journey of discovery with every application.

Experience the transformative power of our Ambil for yourself. Whether used for ceremonial purposes or personal reflection, it's a versatile addition to your ritual toolkit. Say hello to a new chapter in your journey with Katukina.US.

**Murui Nation (Huitoto) Strong and Salty:  the ambil and mountain salt are prepared by the people of the Murui (Huitoto) Nation.  It is blended by Jiru Deona, Juan Camilo Restrepo Giraldo, legal representative of the HijuePacha Foundation based in Medellin, Columbia.  

This Ambil is cooked in a ceremonial way, three days in honor of the Mother's blood, the sap of the Blood tree, ancestral medicine of the people of center, children of grandfather herb, coca and cassava. The Ambil is made with fresh Amazonian grandfather plants, with Maraco or Bacao slime and mixed with the best quality wild salt.

Ocaina Ambil: 

Discover the powerful healing properties of Ocaina Ambil, made from wild rainforest mapacho in the La Chorrera-Amazonas region of Colombia, combined with vegetable salts from Amazonian plants. This traditional remedy has been used by Amazon tribes for generations to clear the mind and sharpen perception, leading to what the Elders call "golden thinking." This state of mind aligns you with the universal cosmic masculine principle, offering clarity and positive direction in life.

Ocaina Ambil also cleanses the body and provides spiritual protection. Known for its slightly saltier and stronger potency compared to other varieties, Ocaina Ambil should be used carefully. Pairing it with Super Food is recommended to balance its energy. Sourced directly from the remote Colombian Amazon by the Ocaina tribe, this Ambil is prepared with care and high intentions by indigenous families, making it a truly powerful remedy.

 Ocaina people are a rare and ancient tribe, their lineage tracing back through centuries of rich Amazonian history. Living in the remote reaches of the Colombian Amazon, the Ocaina have preserved their cultural heritage and traditional practices. Their deep connection to the rainforest and its plants is evident in the meticulous care they take in preparing Ambil. The Ocaina's intimate knowledge of the natural world and their spiritual wisdom are integral to the potency and efficacy of their remedies. At Katukina.US, we honor and support the Ocaina tribe, bringing their revered Ambil to those seeking its profound benefits.

Pablo Ocaina is one of the leaders of the Ocaina tribe located in the Colombian Amazonia region also known as LaChorrera.

This piece is made from sections of bamboo linked together adorning two beautiful Angola feathers, wrapped in black and white chord.  

• Black and White Balance: These colors are frequently used to represent duality and equilibrium. The white stands for peace, unity, and harmony, while the black can represent groundedness, protection, or the absorption of negative energy.
• Ancestral Connection: In many traditions, the spotted black-and-white pattern of the Angola hen is associated with ancestral protection and warding off the "evil eye" or negative spirits.
• Functional Design: High-quality Tepi reinforced at connection points to ensure powerful, efficient airflow for serving medicine

Length 13.5"

Vibrational Essence:

• Soothing Harmony: Offers a serene, gentle calm that embraces the spirit, ideal for tranquil reflection.
• Enhanced Perceptiveness: Opens the senses, amplifying clarity and enriching one's connection to the natural world.
• Nature's Whisper: Facilitates a deep bond with the forest spirits and Pachamama, enhancing spiritual exploration and grounding.

Blend Profile: Step into the lush greenery of the Amazon with the Apurinã Awiry Purus, a unique Hapé crafted from the wild-grown green Rustica known as Awiry. This blend is celebrated for its gentle, yet profound sensory enhancement. Made during the dry season when Awiry leaves are most potent, this raw, unfermented Hapé captures the pure essence of the jungle through its floral and earthy tones.

This blend is especially suited for those new to Hapé or preferring a subtler touch. It can be used alone for its mild euphoric and calming effects or mixed with other Rusticas or ashes to customize your spiritual journey. With its fine, powdery texture and rare availability, Apurinã Awiry Purus offers an exclusive window into the sacred traditions of the Apurinã tribe.

Vibrational Essence:

• Clarity & Awareness: Brightens perception and sharpens inner awareness.
• Heart Opening: Softens emotional tension and encourages inner joy.
• Meditative & Insightful: Supports deep contemplation and subtle spiritual work.
• Refreshing & Cleansing: Clears the senses with a light, vibrant energy.
• High Frequency: Elevates consciousness with the living spirit of the Awiry plant.

Blend Profile:

Apurinã Awiry is a rare and distinctive Hapé of the Amazon. While traditional hapé is often valued for its deeply grounding qualities, Awiry offers a lighter, more uplifting expression of the medicina, bringing clarity, openness, and refined awareness. Apurinã Awiry is crafted exclusively from the dried and finely sifted leaves of the Awiry plant, a revered botanical that grows wild along the banks of Brazil's Purus River. Harvested only during the dry season, the leaves are carefully shade-dried, hand-pounded, and sifted into an ultrafine green powder, preserving the plant's natural vitality, aroma, and energetic character.

The experience begins with a crisp, immediate clearing of the sinuses and senses, quickly unfolding into a state of calm clarity and heightened perception. Rather than producing a heavy grounding sensation, Awiry offers a lighter, more refined energetic quality that supports emotional balance, quiets mental chatter, and awakens subtle awareness. Many describe it as bringing a renewed sense of beauty, inspiration, and inner spaciousness while supporting meditation, dreamwork, creative focus, and ceremonial practice.

For the Apurinã people, Awiry is far more than a botanical—it is a sacred bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. Traditionally administered by another person using a straight ceremonial pipe, it is used in healing rituals, dream preparation, hunting, and communication with the spirit world. This rare Hapé reflects generations of ancestral knowledge and a profound relationship with the rhythms of the Amazon forest.

Each harvest is limited by season, and every batch naturally varies in beautiful shades of green depending on the maturity of the leaves and drying conditions. Free from additives, fillers, or flavorings, Apurinã Awiry remains a pure expression of the living plant in its most natural form.

Vibrational Essence:

• High Frequency: Elevates awareness with a refined, vibrant energy.
• Clarity & Insight: Brings luminous focus and quiet mental clarity.
• Heart Opening: Softens emotional tension with gentle grace.
• Meditative & Visionary: Supports dreamwork, ceremony, and contemplative practice.
• Refreshing & Liberating: Clears the senses while fostering inner spaciousness.

Blend Profile:

Apurinã Purus Awiry Hapé is one of the rarest green Hapé available today. This rare Apurinã Awiry Hapé from the Purus region is becoming increasingly scarce. We have recently been informed that no additional batches are expected, making it unlikely that this particular Apurinã medicine will return once our current supply is gone.

Prepared by the Apurinã people living along the middle reaches of the Purus River, this exceptional blend is made exclusively from the sacred Awiry plant with no other added ingredients. Harvested only during the dry season, the leaves are carefully shade-dried, hand-pounded, and finely sifted into a delicate pastel-green powder that preserves the plant's living aroma, subtle energy, and natural vitality.

This particular Purus-region Awiry possesses a character all its own. Its fragrance is noticeably more floral and vibrant than other Awiry preparations, carrying the fresh scent of jungle herbs, flowering vines, and living forest. The experience begins with a clean, immediate clearing of the sinuses, followed by a lifted, expansive awareness that feels light, spacious, and quietly radiant. Rather than producing heavy grounding, this medicine gently opens the heart, sharpens perception, and encourages emotional softness, making it especially suited for meditation, dreamwork, ceremonial singing, and subtle energetic refinement.

This is not an everyday Hapé but a treasured ceremonial companion. It is a medicine often reserved for meaningful moments, unfolding new layers of depth with each intentional use.

Vibrational Essence:

• Grounding: Promotes a deep connection to the earth, enhancing stability.
• Cleansing: Effectively clears mental and emotional blockages.
• Intense Yet Balanced: Offers a sharp, stimulating experience that transitions into calmness.
• Focus Enhancer: Ideal for meditation and rituals requiring clarity and concentration.
• Purifying: Encourages the release of distractions and negativity.

Blend Profile:

Arara Sanu Blend Hapé is a potent snuff originating from the Arara tribe in the upper Juruá region of the Amazon Rainforest. Crafted by the son of the main chief, this blend combines the revered Tsunu ashes with high-quality Moi, resulting in a fine, grey powder that delivers a sharp yet balanced experience. The term "Sanu" signifies the use of Tsunu, a highly respected ash known for its cleansing and balancing effects within Amazonian traditions.

Upon application, Arara Sanu introduces a sharp, intense sting typical of Tsunu-based Rapés. This initial intensity gradually mellows, allowing for a soothing and focused sensation. Users often experience a strong clearing effect that removes mental distractions and emotional blockages, making it an excellent choice for spiritual practices and meditation.

The grounding energy provided by Arara Sanu is particularly beneficial during rituals or moments requiring emotional balance and focus. While mild eye-watering is common due to the potency of the ashes, it serves as an indicator of the blend's purifying properties. Overall, Arara Sanu offers a stimulating yet harmonious experience, making it ideal for those seeking clarity and grounding in their spiritual journey.

Rare Old-Growth Sacred Wood from the Piura Region

We are honored to offer a truly exceptional old-stock Peruvian Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) - a rare find that is becoming increasingly difficult to source.

This Palo Santo comes from a small farm in the Piura region of Peru and was sustainably harvested more than 25 years ago, long before the species received protected status and modern harvesting regulations were introduced. Stored for decades, this aged wood represents a piece of Palo Santo history.

Why Old-Growth Palo Santo Matters

Palo Santo is an exceptionally slow-growing tree. The finest aromatic wood develops after many years, as natural resins and essential oils gradually concentrate within the heartwood.

Unlike much of the Palo Santo available today, which often comes from much younger trees, this old-growth wood comes from trees estimated to have matured for 15 years or more before being sustainably harvested. Its rich, dark color is a hallmark of mature heartwood, prized for its depth of aroma and naturally high resin content.

A Rich, Grounding Aroma

When burned, this aged Palo Santo produces the warm, resinous fragrance that has made it one of the world's most treasured ceremonial woods. Notes of sweet wood, soft citrus, and gentle spice create an atmosphere of calm, clarity, and sacred presence.

Traditionally, Palo Santo has been used to:

• Cleanse and prepare ceremonial spaces
• Support meditation and prayer
• Encourage grounding and emotional balance
• Create a peaceful, uplifting atmosphere

A Rare Opportunity

Because this wood was sustainably harvested decades ago and carefully preserved, it offers an opportunity to experience the character of mature Palo Santo that has become increasingly uncommon. As supplies of genuine aged stock continue to diminish, pieces like these are becoming exceptionally rare.

Whether used in ceremony, meditation, or simply to bring warmth and tranquility into your home, this old-growth Palo Santo carries the quiet wisdom that only time can create.

A Sacred Pair for Purification, Clarity & Intention

Two of nature's most cherished cleansing allies come together in this beautiful ceremonial bundle.

Our Palo Santo & Selenite Bundle combines a rare piece of aged Peruvian Palo Santo with a natural Madagascar Selenite stick, thoughtfully bound together as a reminder that true cleansing begins with both intention and presence.

While each has its own unique qualities, together they create a simple yet powerful ritual for refreshing your space, preparing for meditation, or beginning sacred ceremony.

What's Included

🌿 Old-Growth Peruvian Palo Santo
Harvested over 25 years ago from the Piura region of Peru, this resin-rich Palo Santo offers a warm, grounding aroma traditionally used to purify spaces, quiet the mind, and invite peace.

✨ Natural Madagascar Selenite
Known as a crystal of clarity and light, Selenite has long been used to cleanse and uplift the energy of people, spaces, ceremonial tools, and other crystals. Its luminous presence encourages calm, balance, and inner stillness.

A Simple Cleansing Ritual

Begin by setting an intention for your practice.

Light the Palo Santo and allow the fragrant smoke to gently move through your space, around your body, or over your sacred tools. As the smoke rises, invite clarity, gratitude, and peace into the present moment.

Hold the Selenite in your hand during meditation, place it on your altar, or use it to energetically refresh your crystals and ceremonial items after your ritual.

Together, these two natural allies create a beautiful practice of releasing what no longer serves while welcoming harmony, clarity, and renewed energy.

Perfect For

• Sacred space cleansing
• Meditation and prayer
• Ceremony and altar work
• Crystal cleansing
• House blessings
• Meaningful gifts for spiritual practitioners

Each bundle is hand assembled with care and intention, bringing together two timeless gifts from nature to support your personal rituals and spiritual practice.

A Crystal of Clarity, Cleansing & Peace

We are pleased to offer these beautiful natural Selenite crystals, ethically sourced from Madagascar, a region renowned for producing some of the world's finest quality selenite.

Named after Selene, the ancient Greek goddess of the Moon, Selenite is admired for its luminous, pearly appearance and has long been associated with clarity, purification, and peaceful energy. Its soft, translucent glow brings a sense of calm and serenity to any sacred space.

A Stone of Energetic Cleansing

Selenite is one of the most widely used crystals for energetic cleansing. Many practitioners place it on altars, meditation spaces, or near doorways to help create an atmosphere of clarity and harmony. It is also commonly used to cleanse and recharge other crystals and ceremonial tools.

Traditionally, Selenite is valued for supporting:

• ✨ Energetic cleansing and purification
• 🕊️ Peace, stillness, and emotional balance
• 🧘 Meditation and spiritual practice
• 🌙 Creating a calm and harmonious environment

Nature's Crystal Light

Selenite is a crystalline variety of gypsum, composed primarily of calcium sulfate. Formed over thousands of years through natural geological processes, its delicate, fibrous structure allows light to pass through the crystal, creating its distinctive moon-like glow.

A Beautiful Addition to Your Sacred Space

Whether placed on your altar, meditation table, or throughout your home, Selenite serves as a gentle reminder to slow down, clear the mind, and reconnect with your inner stillness. Its timeless beauty makes it a meaningful companion for meditation, ceremony, or simply bringing a sense of tranquility into everyday life.

Each piece is unique, showcasing the natural variations, textures, and luminous beauty that make Madagascar Selenite so highly prized.

Authentic indigenous hand beaded headbands are traditional pieces often worn for ceremonial purposes.  Each bead and design is chosen by artisans to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece.

Each bead is placed by hand, following traditional patterns passed down through generations. No two pieces are exactly alike — each carries its own energy, story, and intention.

Authentic indigenous hand wrist cuffs are traditional pieces often worn for ceremonial purposes, or for every day wear.  Each bead and design is chosen by artisans to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece.

Each bead is placed by hand, following traditional patterns passed down through generations. No two pieces are exactly alike — each carries its own energy, story, and intention.

Authentic Tribal Bone Tepis

These beautiful handmade pieces are made by Kuntanawa tribe artists within the village. They have traveled very far from the jungles of Acre, Brazil to you here now. These Tepis are built to last and will serve you well for many years if taken care of. These are smaller in size from many of our previous models and measure about 9" inches length from base to tip.

We will be sending you the color choice you pick but as these are handmade and of natural materials they do vary a bit in shape and size slightly. 

The materials have been harvested in an ethical way.

Made with love and blessings by the hands of master craftspeople.

Lengths: 9" Length with small nose hole

Masterfully handcrafted by Shipibo artisans, this high quality wood tepi features vibrant beadwork and a symbolic turtle adornment, representing grounded wisdom, protection, and the sacred rhythm of life. Every detail is infused with ancestral knowledge, offering not just a tool, but a tangible expression of living tradition.

Woven through its design is the spiritual essence of the forest, each bead and carving a tribute to the harmony between Earth and spirit. The turtle, slow and steady, reminds us to move through life with intention and rooted presence.

This beautiful handcrafted tepi is far more than ceremonial, it is a bridge between worlds designed to guide breath, prayer, and intention into sacred alignment. Hold it in your hands, and feel the subtle power of the Amazon calling you home to center.

Approximately 11 1/2"

***This piece is High Craftsmanship and Quality, the scoop swift and the blow superb***