Kuripe
The kuripe is a traditional tool used by the Shipibo and other Amazonian tribes to self-administer snuff medicines like Hapé. It is a small, hand-held pipe, typically made from bamboo, wood, or bone, with two openings—one for the person administering the medicine and one for inhaling it. To use the kuripe, the person places one end in their nostril and blows the powder into their nose through the other end. This ritual is believed to purify the body and mind, clear blockages, and connect the individual with the spiritual world, promoting healing and balance. The self-administration of Hapé with a kuripe is an important aspect of personal spiritual practice and self-cleansing in Amazonian indigenous cultures.
The kuripe is a traditional tool used by the Shipibo and other Amazonian tribes to self-administer snuff medicines like Hapé. It is a small, hand-held pipe, typically made from bamboo, wood, or bone, with two openings—one for the person administering the medicine and one for inhaling it. To use the kuripe, the person places one end in their nostril and blows the powder into their nose through the other end. This ritual is believed to purify the body and mind, clear blockages, and connect the individual with the spiritual world, promoting healing and balance. The self-administration of Hapé with a kuripe is an important aspect of personal spiritual practice and self-cleansing in Amazonian indigenous cultures.
The kuripe is a traditional tool used by the Shipibo and other Amazonian tribes to self-administer snuff medicines like Hapé. It is a small, hand-held pipe, typically made from bamboo, wood, or bone, with two openings—one for the person administering the medicine and one for inhaling it. To use the kuripe, the person places one end in their nostril and blows the powder into their nose through the other end. This ritual is believed to purify the body and mind, clear blockages, and connect the individual with the spiritual world, promoting healing and balance. The self-administration of Hapé with a kuripe is an important aspect of personal spiritual practice and self-cleansing in Amazonian indigenous cultures.