A Kuripé is a small, V-shaped blowpipe used specifically for the self-administration of Hapé powder (grandfather ethnobotanical powder mixed with a different combination of other sacred plant specimens). The unique, sacred geometry of the V-shape connects your mouth directly to your nostril.

By placing one end of the pipe in your mouth and the other in your nostril, you use your own breath (representing Prana, or life-force energy) to blow the powder into your nasal passages. This allows you to control the force, volume, and timing of the application, making it the ideal tool for personal, daily, or solitary ceremonial practices.

While both are sacred instruments used to administer Hapé, they serve entirely different ceremonial roles:

• Kuripé (Self-Applicator): A compact, V-shaped pipe designed for self-use. It is highly personal and represents self-reliance, self-healing, and direct connection to the medicine.
• Tepi (Shared Applicator): A much longer, straight or curved pipe used by a practitioner to blow Hapé into another person's nostrils. The Tepi represents a sacred energetic exchange, trust, and transmission between the giver and the receiver.

If you facilitate ceremonies or work with partners, explore our handcrafted Tepi Applicator Collection to complement your personal Kuripé.

The material of your Kuripé influences both its physical durability and its energetic resonance. Our collection features pipes made from several traditional materials:

• Sacred Woods (Chonta, Palo Santo): Highly durable and grounding. Chonta wood is traditionally used in the Amazon for its protective qualities, while Palo Santo adds a sweet, purifying energetic signature.
• Bamboo: Lightweight, natural, and highly traditional. Bamboo represents flexibility, strength, and a clean, unobstructed flow of breath.
• Animal Bone: Often carved from ethically sourced bone, representing ancestral connection, deep forest wisdom, and the transition of life.
• Crystal & Resin Adornments: Many of our pipes are decorated with sacred stones (like Turquoise, Amethyst, or Tiger's Eye) and tribal resin art to amplify specific intentions and chakra alignments.

Because your Kuripé is a sacred ceremonial tool that comes into contact with moisture and herbal powders, proper care is essential to maintain its hygiene and longevity:

• Clear Excess Powder: After every use, gently tap the pipe to remove any remaining Hapé powder. You can blow through it empty to clear the airway.
• Clean the Airway: Periodically run a thin, flexible pipe cleaner or wire through the V-channel to remove any buildup.
• Sanitize Safely: Wipe the mouth and nose tips with a tiny amount of high-proof alcohol or natural tea tree oil. Avoid submerging wooden or bamboo pipes in water, as this can cause warping or cracking.
• Energetic Clearing: Pass your Kuripé through the smoke of sacred Mapacho tobacco, Palo Santo, or Sage to clear accumulated energies between ceremonies.