Authentic Shipibo Beadwork Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6333
Authentic Shipibo Beadwork Tepi

Authentic Shipibo Beadwork Tepi

$188.00

Authentic Shipibo Bone and Bird Beadwork Tepi
Authentic Shipibo Bone and Bird Beadwork Tepi

Authentic Shipibo Bone and Bird Beadwork Tepi

$188.00

Double Simple Tepi - Katukina KAT1785
Double Simple Tepi - Katukina KAT1341

Double Simple Tepi

$66.00

Hand Carved Ant Trinity Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6357
Hand Carved Ant Trinity Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6357

Hand Carved Ant Trinity Tepi

$99.00

Hand Carved Buffalo Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6723
Hand Carved Buffalo Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6723

Hand Carved Buffalo Tepi

$122.00

Hand Carved Cobra Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6180
Hand Carved Cobra Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6180

Hand Carved Cobra Tepi

$111.00

Hand Carved Flying Chinese Dragon Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6724
Hand Carved Flying Chinese Dragon Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6724

Hand Carved Flying Chinese Dragon Tepi

$122.00

Hand Carved Grape Vine Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6354
Hand Carved Grape Vine Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6354

Hand Carved Grape Vine Tepi

$89.00

Hand Carved Hovering Hummingbird Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6735
Hand Carved Hovering Hummingbird Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6735

Hand Carved Hovering Hummingbird Tepi

$122.00

Hand Carved Jaguar Tepi
Hand Carved Jaguar Tepi

Hand Carved Jaguar Tepi

$111.00

Hand Carved Eagle Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6356
Hand Carved Eagle Tepi - Katukina.US KAT6356

Hand Carved Parrot Tepi

$89.00

Hand Carved Eagle Tepi - Katukina.US KAT1478
Hand Carved Eagle Tepi - Katukina.US KAT1478

Hand Carved Raven Tepi

$111.00

Serpent Tepi - Katukina
Serpent Tepi - Katukina

Hand Carved Serpent Tepi

$99.00

Haux Double Barrel Sacred Kenê Tepi
Haux Double Barrel Sacred Kenê Tepi

Haux Double Barrel Sacred Kenê Tepi

$122.00

Katukina House Offering Tepi - Katukina.US KAT2142
Katukina House Offering Tepi - Katukina.US KAT2142

Katukina House Offering Tepi

$111.00

Kupi HuniKui Collection ~ Ceremonial Beaded Wrist Cuff - Katukina.US KAT6704
Kupi HuniKui Collection ~ Ceremonial Beaded Wrist Cuff - Katukina.US KAT6705

Kupi HuniKui Collection ~ Ceremonial Beaded Wrist Cuff

From $77.00

Kupi HuniKui Collection ~ Jiboia Tepi w/amethyst - Katukina.US KAT6350
Kupi HuniKui Collection ~ Jiboia Tepi w/amethyst - Katukina.US KAT6350

Kupi HuniKui Collection ~ Jiboia Tepi w/amethyst

$255.00

Mini Simple Single Tepis - Katukina
Mini Simple Single Tepis - Katukina

Mini Simple Single Tepis

$55.00

Single Block Single Nostril Tepi - Katukina
Single Block Single Nostril Tepi - Katukina

Simple Single Tepi

$60.00

Cobra Totem Tepi - Katukina KAT2051
Cobra Totem Tepi - Katukina KAT2051

Totem Tepi ~ Cobra

$88.00

Tepi

Tepi - Katukina.US

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.

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