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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***
This bone tepi is extraordinary craftsmanship, adorned with silver, crystal, stone, and seeds that weave bird medicine throughout the piece.
Crafted with meticulous care by the skilled hands of local artisans, this bone tepi encapsulates the essence of ancient knowledge and profound reverence for the natural world. Each bead & accent delicately woven into its design holds a sacred story, a reflection of the deep connection to the spiritual realms it unveils.
This exquisite artifact is a tangible reminder of the Amazons rich heritage, a timeless treasure that transcends boundaries and allows seekers from all corners of the Earth to partake in the sacred legacy it carries. As you hold this bone tepi in your hands, let its power awaken the dormant spirit within you, opening the gates to profound insights, healing, and spiritual awakening.
Unveil the beauty of this authentic bone tepi, a sacred symbol of indigenous wisdom, adorned with the radiant spirit of our feathered friends. Let its elegance and power guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and connection to the ancient rhythms of the Amazon.
Approximately 11 1/2"
***This piece is High Craftsmanship and Quality, the scoop swift and the blow superb***
Beautifully made double-nostril tepi carved from various types of wood.
A double nostril tepi is a specialized shamanic tool designed for the simultaneous administration of hape into both nostrils. It represents a deeper, more intense and balanced approach to shamanic cleansing, focusing on the harmonizing of polarities within each use.
- Balancing Polarities (Light and Shadow): The core spiritual significance of a double-nose application is to bring balance between light and shadow, and to harmonize the masculine and feminine energies within an individual.
- Balancing Ida and Pingala Nadis: In yogic and energetic traditions, the left nostril represents the Ida (moon/feminine) channel, and the right represents the Pingala (sun/masculine) channel. Using a double tepi treats both simultaneously to bring the body's energy channels into harmony.
- Deep Alignment and Centering: The intense, simultaneous blast helps to instantly clear the mind, center the spirit, and create a profound sense of grounding, often used to align the practitioner for deep meditation.
- Symbolism of "Eagle Medicine": Often crafted with specific materials, double tepis may symbolize the "eagle," representing higher vision, truth, and the ability to see beyond fear and limitation.
- Rapid Energetic Release: The double dose provides a stronger, more immediate release of emotional, physical, and mental blockages compared to a single-nostril application, facilitating a faster, deeper spiritual journey
All wood variations are 9 inches
A Symbol of Hard Work and Connection
Hand carved and crafted with the utmost precision, this ant tepi represents the patient cultivation of beautiful things.
Ants symbolize diligence, hard work, and community, representing the power of collective effort to achieve great things. They are also seen as teachers of patience, persistence, and discipline through their tireless, organized, and purpose-driven behavior.
A Symbol of Connection, Abundance, and Sacred Offering
Crafted from natural wood and carved with care, this grapevine tepi carries a deep symbolic resonance. The grapevine has long been a sacred emblem across traditions—representing life, fertility, abundance, and spiritual connection.
From the rituals of Dionysus in ancient Greece to the vine metaphors of spiritual unity in the New Testament, the grapevine reminds us that we are part of something greater—rooted, growing, and connected. It is also a symbol of rebirth and perseverance, often seen in funerary art as a sign of victory over death and the cyclical nature of life.
We are excited to bring back our stunning Hand Carved Jaguar Tepi, masterfully crafted from a single block of wood. The jaguar symbolizes strength, courage, and warrior-like attributes. This mystical creature represents the power to navigate both the physical and spiritual realms, the courage to face inner shadows, and the exploration of the unknown. The spirit of the jaguar teaches us to embrace darkness, conquer fears of the unseen, and face the mysteries of life with ferocity and valor.
This beautiful Hand Carved Jaguar Tepi not only offers excellent functionality but also serves as a cherished addition to any altar display, blessing your space with its powerful energy.
Hand-carved with reverence, parrot tepi.
This exquisite piece has been lovingly hand-carved from a single block of wood, embodying the spirit of the serpent. Its design fits naturally into the palm, with the sinuous curves of the snake’s body offering a comfortable, secure grip. For those who seek to connect with snake medicine, this unique, dual-sided tool serves as both a stunning altar piece and a functional accessory. Its smooth, flowing form is not only visually captivating but also ensures a flawless experience with every use.
Katukina.US is happy to add the vitality and power of eagle energy to our tepi offerings. May our impeccably Hand Carved Soaring Eagle Tepi help you soar ever higher while reminding you that within your vision, magnificent landscapes await your presence.
This Hand Carved Soaring Eagle Tepi is a beautifully crafted piece, made from a single solid piece of wood. Wonderful functionality and would be a blessed addition to any alter display.
Immerse yourself in the unique craftsmanship of Double Barrel Sacred Kenê Art Tepis, meticulously handcrafted by talented artists in Acre, Brazil. Each double-barrel Tepi is a distinctive creation, made from bamboo and polymer clay, and decorated with intricate Kenê designs. While the design you receive may vary slightly from the image shown, the color and style will remain consistent. Embrace the authenticity and cultural heritage embedded in each piece, capturing the true essence of its creator.
Discover the artistry of Sacred Kenê Art Tepis, crafted with care in Acre, Brazil. Each Tepi is a unique masterpiece, made by talented local artists. Fashioned from bamboo and polymer clay, these Tepis are adorned with diverse ornamentations, ensuring every piece is one-of-a-kind. While the design you receive may slightly vary from the image shown, rest assured the color and style will remain consistent. Embrace the beauty and craftsmanship of these exceptional pieces, knowing each one carries the essence of its creator.
Discover the artistry of Sacred Kenê Art Tepis, crafted with care. Each Tepi is a unique masterpiece, made by talented local artists. Fashioned from bamboo and polymer clay, these Tepis are adorned with diverse ornamentation's, ensuring every piece is one-of-a-kind. While the design you receive may slightly vary from the image shown, rest assured the color and style will remain consistent. Embrace the beauty and craftsmanship of these exceptional pieces, knowing each one carries the essence of its creator.
Katukina.US is happy to bring you our latest tepi offering, a Katukina.US exclusive, made with extraordinary care and love.
The Katukina.US House Tepi is made with high quality bamboo, extremely durable clay, and beautifully wrapped cord. Each tepi is accented with a beautiful earthy stone. This piece is crafted masterfully with care and love that comes through in each blow. May it serve you and yours well.
Approximately 12 3/4" tip to tip.
Each piece is lovingly crafted by artisan Kupi HuniKui. The patterns here invoke the serpent, specifically the coral snake.
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 Kupi 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.
Every piece carries the energy of the forest and Kupi’s heart prayers, created to accompany your sacred moments with harmony and good spirit. ✨🌿
Kupi HuniKui was born in a village along the Muru River, deep in the Amazon rainforest, among the Huni Kui people.
From a young age, he was guided by the songs, prayers, and mysteries of the forest, carrying within him the living heritage of his ancestors and the calling to become a man of medicine.
Today, Kupi dedicates himself fully to the path of art, study, and spiritual dietas, expressing his sacred connection through music, painting, sculpture, and the creation of ceremonial instruments such as tepis, maracás, and headdresses.
Each piece he makes is a prayer — a bridge between worlds, translating the voice of the forest into art and beauty.
On his journey of learning, Kupi has undergone various dietas and studies with different peoples and sacred medicines, including ibogaine, wachuma, ayahuasca, kambô, hapé, and tobacco, walking with discipline, courage, and devotion in each step of his training.
He is also committed to English studies and advanced therapies, preparing himself to represent his people internationally with truth, balance, and wisdom.
In this new phase of his path, Kupi is also pursuing studies in frequencies and electronic sounds, seeking to unite ancestral chants with modern sound technologies that can expand the medicine of music and vibrational healing.
Anyone who feels called to support his journey is welcome to contribute to his studies, travels, and formation — an offering that nurtures not only one man but the continuation of an ancient lineage of forest wisdom @hauxlove
Each piece is lovingly crafted by artisan Kupi HuniKui from hand-harvested bamboo — carefully carved with epoxy, then hand-painted and varnished with dedication and care.
Every kuripé and tepi carries the energy of the forest and Kupi’s heart prayers, created to accompany your sacred moments with harmony and good spirit. ✨🌿
Kupi HuniKui was born in a village along the Muru River, deep in the Amazon rainforest, among the Huni Kui people.
From a young age, he was guided by the songs, prayers, and mysteries of the forest, carrying within him the living heritage of his ancestors and the calling to become a man of medicine.
Today, Kupi dedicates himself fully to the path of art, study, and spiritual dietas, expressing his sacred connection through music, painting, sculpture, and the creation of ceremonial instruments such as tepis, maracás, and headdresses.
Each piece he makes is a prayer — a bridge between worlds, translating the voice of the forest into art and beauty.
On his journey of learning, Kupi has undergone various dietas and studies with different peoples and sacred medicines, including ibogaine, wachuma, ayahuasca, kambô, hapé, and tobacco, walking with discipline, courage, and devotion in each step of his training.
He is also committed to English studies and advanced therapies, preparing himself to represent his people internationally with truth, balance, and wisdom.
In this new phase of his path, Kupi is also pursuing studies in frequencies and electronic sounds, seeking to unite ancestral chants with modern sound technologies that can expand the medicine of music and vibrational healing.
Anyone who feels called to support his journey is welcome to contribute to his studies, travels, and formation — an offering that nurtures not only one man but the continuation of an ancient lineage of forest wisdom @hauxlove
Each piece is lovingly crafted by artisan Kupi HuniKui from hand-harvested bamboo — carefully carved with epoxy, then hand-painted with dedication and care.
This is an extremely lightweight piece.
Every kuripé and tepi carries the energy of the forest and Kupi’s heart prayers, created to accompany your sacred moments with harmony and good spirit. ✨🌿
Kupi HuniKui was born in a village along the Muru River, deep in the Amazon rainforest, among the Huni Kui people.
From a young age, he was guided by the songs, prayers, and mysteries of the forest, carrying within him the living heritage of his ancestors and the calling to become a man of medicine.
Today, Kupi dedicates himself fully to the path of art, study, and spiritual dietas, expressing his sacred connection through music, painting, sculpture, and the creation of ceremonial instruments such as tepis, maracás, and headdresses.
Each piece he makes is a prayer — a bridge between worlds, translating the voice of the forest into art and beauty.
On his journey of learning, Kupi has undergone various dietas and studies with different peoples and sacred medicines, including ibogaine, wachuma, ayahuasca, kambô, hapé, and tobacco, walking with discipline, courage, and devotion in each step of his training.
He is also committed to English studies and advanced therapies, preparing himself to represent his people internationally with truth, balance, and wisdom.
In this new phase of his path, Kupi is also pursuing studies in frequencies and electronic sounds, seeking to unite ancestral chants with modern sound technologies that can expand the medicine of music and vibrational healing.
Anyone who feels called to support his journey is welcome to contribute to his studies, travels, and formation — an offering that nurtures not only one man but the continuation of an ancient lineage of forest wisdom @hauxlove
These are our simple Tepi models in a smaller size.
From tip to tip they measure about 7 inches.
Single Block Simple Tepis mean that it is carved from one solid piece of wood for long lasting durability. Ultimately this is the highest quality design for a flawless flow.
All of these pieces are carved from solid pieces of wood and therefore possess no fitted/glued joints. Because of this, there is less likelihood of breakage and the airflow is incredibly efficient, powerful and precise.
These are made with love and polished with coconut oil.
Full size measures about 9" from nose tip to blow end.
This exquisite tepi features a bamboo construction with a handcrafted clay Cobra Totem adorned with gemstones. Designed with a larger bamboo opening, these long tepis deliver a potent shamanic force with every use, ensuring a powerful and transformative experience. Embrace the transformative power of the cobra, a symbol of creation, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Shed your old skin and renew your spirit, harnessing the ancient wisdom and potent energy of the snake.
STONES AND CRYSTALS VARY IN SIZE AND COLOR & MAY LOOK SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THAN THE PICTURE.
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This exquisite tepi features a bamboo construction with a handcrafted clay Eagle Totem adorned with gemstones. Designed with a larger bamboo opening, these long tepis deliver a potent shamanic force with every use, ensuring a powerful and transformative experience. Soar like the eagle. Eagle Medicine is the power of Great Spirit, the connection to the Divine.
STONES AND CRYSTALS VARY IN SIZE AND COLOR & MAY LOOK SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THAN THE PICTURE.
LIMITED STOCK
Tepi
What Is a Tepi? The Sacred Two-Person Hapé Pipe
A tepi (also spelled tepí) is a traditional Amazonian ceremonial pipe used to administer hapé — a sacred, finely ground grandfather herb and botanical snuff — from one person to another. Unlike the kuripe (a self-administration pipe), the tepi requires a practitioner, or pajé, to blow the hapé directly into the recipient's nostrils with a single, intentional breath. This act of giving and receiving is not merely physical; it is a moment of energetic exchange, trust, and ceremony.
The tepi is one of the most important tools in Amazonian plant medicine traditions. Among the Katukina, Yawanapi, Huni Kuin, and other forest peoples of the Brazilian Amazon, the tepi has been used for generations as a vehicle for healing, grounding, and spiritual alignment.
Explore our full range of ceremonial pipes and hapé tools, or deepen your understanding with our guide on the benefits of hapé.
Tepi Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tepi and a karipe (kuripe)?
| Tepi | Kuripe | |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Two-person (practitioner to recipient) | Self-administration |
| Shape | Long, straight — typically 20–35 cm | V-shaped or Y-shaped |
| Ceremonial Role | Shared ceremony, healing sessions | Personal practice |
| Also Called | Hapé pipe, rapé pipe, ceremonial pipe | Karipe, self-applicator |
Note: "karipe" is a regional spelling variant of "kuripe" — both refer to the self-administration pipe.
Why Sourcing Matters
Tribal Craftsmanship You Can See and Feel
Every tepi in the Katukina.US collection is hand-crafted by indigenous artisans in the Brazilian Amazon. Our tepis are sourced directly from the Katukina tribe and allied communities through our partnership with Katukina.com — the original Brazilian source. This direct-trade model ensures fair compensation for artisans and guarantees the authenticity that mass-produced alternatives cannot replicate.
- Authentic tribal craftsmanship — made by the people who originated these tools
- Ethical sourcing — direct partnerships with indigenous communities, no middlemen
- Ceremonial integrity — pipes made with the same intention as the medicine they carry
- USA-based fulfillment — fast shipping from a verified USA partner of Katukina.com
Explore our full range of ceremonial pipes and hapé tools, or deepen your understanding with our guide on the benefits of hapé.
Where can I buy an authentic tepi or kuripe in the USA?
Katukina.US ships authentic, tribally crafted tepis and kuripes across the United States. All pipes are sourced directly from indigenous artisan communities in the Brazilian Amazon through our partnership with Katukina.com — the original tribal source.
