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These are our simple style double nosed Tepis in a smaller size.
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
These measure about 7" from nose tip to blow end.
This piece is made from sections of bamboo linked together and has a beautiful Peacock feather hung from it.
Length 13.5"
This exquisite tepi features a bamboo construction with a handcrafted clay Elephant 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 ancient wisdom of the Elephant, also known as symbol of strength, stamina, and longevity .
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 Turtle 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. Carry your home wherever you go, like the turtle, the oldest symbol for planet Earth.
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.
