Handcrafted Tepis

I personally craft each piece with love and intention for the medicine and the recipient. Each of my Tepi is a one-of-a-kind creation! Please inquire about custom pieces if desired.

A Tepi is an ancestral Amazonian tool used for administering Hapé to others, commonly in the context of a Shamanic healing ceremony. Individually hand crafted from locally harvested bamboo and intentionally created, these Tepis are designed to deliver the medicine with precision and power through the nasal passages of the recipient. After setting intentions and energetic cleansing, the short end is placed at the entrance of the recipient's nostril. The facilitator blows through the long end of the pipe, enabling a deep, focused application of the medicinal powder. It is advised that one establish a strong and mindful solo practice with Hapé (with a Kuripe) before administering to others. When stepping into facilitation, it is imperative to hold reverence and respect for the medicine, ancestral traditions, and for the highest healing of the recipient.