Ra - Egyptian Sun God Kuripe

The wonderfully crafted kuripe is hand-carved from a single block of wood by indigenous artists. Use it for self-administering Hapé.

Ra embodies creation, life, and the cosmic order, journeying daily in his solar boat to ensure the world’s continued existence.

About Ra - The Egyptian Sun God

Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, is one of the most powerful deities in Egyptian mythology, embodying the sun’s life-giving force and representing creation, light, and order. Ra was believed to rule over all of creation, and as the sun god, he was associated with both the rising and setting sun, embodying the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

1. Creator and Life Force

Ra was considered the creator god, responsible for bringing the world and all living things into existence. His daily journey across the sky symbolized the cycle of creation and renewal. As the embodiment of the sun, Ra was believed to shine light upon the world, sustaining life and ensuring order. His presence was seen as a cosmic force that battled against chaos, often represented by his enemies in mythological stories.

2. Ra’s Solar Boat

Ra’s journey across the sky took place in a solar boat, known as the “Barque of Millions of Years.” This boat carried Ra from sunrise to sunset, representing the sun’s movement across the heavens. The myth also describes Ra’s nightly journey through the underworld (Duat) in the same boat. During this perilous journey, Ra had to confront and defeat the serpent Apophis, a symbol of chaos, to ensure that the sun would rise again the next day.

The solar boat, therefore, symbolizes Ra’s eternal cycle of death and rebirth as he transitions from the day world (the sky) to the underworld each night. His triumph over darkness in the underworld was seen as essential for the continuation of life and the renewal of cosmic order.

3. Sun God of Kingship

Ra was also closely associated with Egyptian kingship. Pharaohs were believed to be his earthly representatives, drawing divine power from him to rule. Thus, Ra’s role as the sun god also symbolized authority, stability, and the enduring nature of both the cosmos and the Egyptian state.

⚠️ Inspect upon receipt - handle with care.  Read more below. 

🖐️ Handmade & One-of-a-Kind

Each applicator is handmade using traditional methods. While the overall design is consistent, every piece is one-of-a-kind and may vary slightly in color, size, markings, geometry, or airflow. These subtle differences do not affect function and are part of the item’s authentic character. If you’d like to choose your exact piece, email us before ordering at info@spiritvisions.us.

⚠️ Warranty & Care Guidelines

Please inspect your applicator immediately upon delivery. Any damage must be reported within 3 days of tracking showing “delivered.” Due to their handmade nature, these tools are not eligible for replacement or refund if breakage is reported after this window.

Care Tips - Sacred tools require mindful attention

• Handle with care — avoid dropping, impact, pressure, or twisting (stone, wood, and resin may crack).

• Wipe exterior with light alcohol. Do not soak, use harsh chemicals, or water.

• For internal cleaning, use a Q-tip with alcohol.

• Store away from sunlight. Use a padded pouch or secure case during travel.

🌀 The Energetics of Breakage

In many traditional lineages, applicators are not just physical tools — they are energetic conduits for carrying, transmuting, and releasing emotional and spiritual energy. If an applicator breaks unexpectedly, it may signify completion: the tool may have absorbed dense energy, fulfilled its healing role, or shielded you in ways unseen. Breakage, in this light, is not a defect — it’s a message. A transition. A release.

Treat these sacred tools with reverence. As with the medicines themselves, they carry wisdom meant to be experienced.