Yawanawa Tsunu | Femina Flash - Katukina KAT1591
Yawanawá Tsunu | Femina Flash - Katukina.US KAT1592

Yawanawá Tsunu | Femina Flash

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Yawanawa Tonka Lush| Deep Grounding & Reflection - Katukina KAT1747
Yawanawa Tonka Lush| Deep Grounding & Reflection (Strong) - Katukina KAT2059

Yawanawá Tonka Lush | Deep Grounding & Reflection

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Yawanawa Pau Pereira | Formidable Fusion (Stronger) - Katukina KAT1659

Yawanawá Pau Pereira | Formidable Fusion

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Yawanawa Nawashahu | Feminine Forca - Katukina KAT1572
Yawanawa Nawashahu | Feminine Forca - Katukina KAT1573

Yawanawá Nawashahu | Força Femininã

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Yawanawa Santo Daime | Clear & Focus - Katukina KAT1672
Yawanawa Santo Daime | Clear & Focus - Katukina KAT2066

Caboclo Santo Daime | Clear & Focus

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Yawanawa Parika | Strong & Highly Vibrational - Katukina KAT1501
Yawanawá Parika | Strong & Highly Vibrational - Katukina.US KAT1655

Yawanawá Parika | Highly Vibrational

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Yawanawá Mulateiro | Powerful Energetic Sensation - Katukina.US KAT1602

Yawanawá Mulateiro | Powerful Energetic Sensation

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Yawanawa Kapakuru | Purifying Strength - Katukina.US KAT6263
Yawanawa Kapakuru | Purifying Strength - Katukina.US KAT6264

Yawanawa Kapakuru | Purifying Strength

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Yawanawa Pau Mulata | Peaceful Warrior - Katukina KAT1369

Yawanawá Pau Mulata | Peaceful Warrior

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Yawanawá Shaneihu | Spiritual Strength - Katukina.US KAT1954

Yawanawá Shaneihu | Spiritual Strength

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Yawanawa Moy | Potent & Powerful Warrior Energy - Katukina KAT1887

Yawanawá Moy | Potent & Powerful Warrior Energy

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Yawa Colors Dress - Katukina.US KAT6738
Yawa Colors Dress - Katukina.US KAT6738

Yawa Colors Dress

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$111.00

Yawa Contrast Dress - Katukina.US KAT6739
Yawa Contrast Dress - Katukina.US KAT6739

Yawa Contrast Dress

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$111.00

Yawa Summer Dress - Katukina.US KAT6740
Yawa Summer Dress - Katukina.US KAT6740

Yawa Summer Dress

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$111.00

Yawanawa Peu | Calming Kick - Katukina KAT1593

Yawanawá Peû | Calming Kick

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Yawanawá Tsunu Classic | Timeless Sacred Balance - Katukina.US KAT6320

Yawanawá Tsunu Classic | Timeless Sacred Balance

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Yawanawa Cumaru | Magi Infused Radiant Grounding (Strong) - Katukina KAT1796

Yawanawà Cumaru | Magi Infused Radiant Grounding

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Kambo Frog Kuripe - Katukina KAT1303
Kambo Frog Kuripe - Katukina KAT1303

Hand Carved Kambo Frog Kuripe

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$100.00

Ceremony Bag Kit Tepi & Kuripe / Tribal Rainbow - Katukina KAT2025
Ceremony Bag Kit Tepi & Kuripe / Tribal Rainbow - Katukina KAT2025

Ceremony Bag Kit Tepi & Kuripe / Tribal Rainbow

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$321.00

Ceremony Bag Kit Tepi & Kuripe / Taupe - Katukina KAT2023
Ceremony Bag Kit Tepi & Kuripe / Taupe - Katukina KAT2023

Ceremony Bag Kit Tepi & Kuripe / Taupe

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$289.00

Yawanawá Tribe

Yawanawá Tribe - Katukina.US

The Yawanawa Tribe (Story & Offerings)

Situated along the picturesque Gregoria River, nestled between Peru and Bolivia, and not far from Acre, is the Yawanawa tribe. Their language is part of the diverse Pano linguistic family, native to Western Amazonia. The tribe's economy heavily relies on hunting and fishing, especially during adverse weather conditions when these activities become crucial for their sustenance.

Intertribal Relations and Historical Development
The Yawanawá, known as 'the people of the wild boar', share their lands harmoniously with the neighboring Katukina tribe. Marriages between members of the two tribes, as well as alliances with foreign groups, are common and date back to the colonial era. Initially, these alliances were formed around the exploitation of resources like caoutchouc. However, modern alliances are more focused on sustainable practices that support the cultural and economic stability of these tribes.

Spiritual Beliefs and Practices
Spiritualism is deeply rooted in Yawanawa culture. The journey to becoming a Pajé is rigorous, involving numerous tasks and trials, such as the daunting task of extracting the heart of an anaconda or facing a swarm of bees. Candidates must adhere to strict dietary restrictions, avoiding meat, fruits, and sweets, and focus solely on traditional medicine for a year. Hallucinogenic plants, including ayahuasca, pepper, datura, Hapé, and Rustica juices, play a significant role in their initiation ceremonies.

The muka plant is revered as the most sacred among the Yawanawa. The plant is consumed only during special ceremonies, primarily by men embarking on the path to become warriors or healers. These initiation rituals are marked by unique incantations, the use of smudging herbs, and the recitation of prayers.

Hapé Tradition
Historically, the Yawanawa tribe adopted the use of Hapé following the passing of a revered healer. This sacrament is believed to cure ailments of the mind, psyche, and body, facilitating a deeper spiritual connection and enabling astral travel. The Yawanawa's Hapé, known as “Rume”, is a distinctive blend, primarily composed of Txunú tree bark ash and a strong Rustica, similar to mapacho.

The Txunú tree bark, known for its healing properties, is often used in Amazonian tribes, particularly in ayahuasca ceremonies. It enhances the ceremonial experience, easing symptoms like vomiting and aiding in spiritual cleansing. Initially, only male tribe members and the pajé, or medicine man, were permitted to use Hapé. However, this changed with the initiation of Hushahu Yawanawá, the tribe’s first female shaman. Her leadership and expertise in creating Hapé have earned her national recognition and inspired other women to pursue shamanism.

Today, Hushahu is one of the Yawanawá's most esteemed spiritual leaders, known for her exceptional Hapé snuff. Her contributions have not only enriched the tribe's shamanic traditions but have also played a pivotal role in advancing the status of women within the tribe and beyond.

We thank the Yawanawa peoples for sharing their love, knowledge, traditions and wonderful plant allies with us.

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