Kuripe Self Applicator Pipe and Tepi Set in Blue and Orange

What Is A Kuripe?

A Kuripe is a small, portable, v-shaped blowpipe traditionally used by the indigenous peoples of South America for the self-application of hapé/rapé within a ceremonial setting. It is traditionally made of bamboo, bone, or stone, as well as other Amazonian hardwoods. Ajooni will be selling limited edition imported kurpie's on our online store if they don't keep selling out before we get the chance! A typical Kuripe pipe consists of two hollow tubes joined together at an angle of between 30-50°. There is a shorter side that is taken into the lips to be blown and a longer side that is inserted into a nostril. The two pieces are joined together by beeswax, clay, or other adhesives and are often decorated with string, beads, feathers, or crystals.

What Is A Tepi?

The Tepi is a shared applicator designed to administer hapé from one person to another in a strict ceremonial setting. The materials are similar to that of a kuripe, one side of the piece goes into the mouth of the person administering, while the other, smaller hole goes into the nostril of the person receiving it. Tepis vary in length, ranging anywhere from a few inches to up to two feet long!
Traditionally, the way hapé was administered was through a tepi pipe, as it is a very shamanic exchange of energy passed from the Healer or Shaman to the patient.

Usage solely at the customers discretion.

Self-Administration

Experienced users may use a Kuripe, which is a personal pipe with a sharp ‘v-angle’ that allows you to blow the snuff into your nose. The Ajooni team can provide training in a ceremonial setting.

Gently pour into the palm of your hand and scoop half of the hapé into your Kuripe pipe. Start your deep, calm breathing from your mouth only. With the Kuripe loaded with the Hapè, inhale a deep breath and hold it while placing the longer of the pipe comfortably into the left nostril and the shorter end between the lips. With eyes closed gently inhale the breath, blowing the hapé up the left nostril first. Exhale through the mouth and as soon as possible/on the next inhale blow up the right nostril.

After application, sit for 5 to 10 minutes, breathing through your mouth in meditation. You will feel the effects of the plant through your body. Most people experience watery eyes due to the sensitivity of the nose, and also because Rapé is a purgative for many. That said, occasionally people experience crying, extra salivation, sneezing, vomiting, or the need to have a bowel movement. Once complete, blow your nose and remove any excess mucus through the mouth. Breathing again through the nose feels great and you can continue your meditation or end the process.

Serving Others

A very powerful ceremony as your experience is enhanced with the intention of the server. The server uses a Tepi pipe and follows the same process as above.

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