Peruvian Chonta & Quartz Kuripe

Beautiful Peruvian Chonta & Quartz Kuripe self applicator, for your hapé! 

Meticulously crafted by the Shipibo tribe of Peru. 

Each kuripe is made of a durable Chonta wood and is decorated with leather wrapping and an attached Quartz crystal tip. All materials in these tools were collected sustainably, thoroughly cleaned, and blessed before and after being assembled.  

About Chonta Wood: Chonta wood, also known as Bactris gasipaes, is a type of palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains. It is a durable hardwood, resistant to deterioration. In shamanic practices, chonta wood is highly valued for its spiritual and healing properties. Here are some of the ways chonta wood is used:

• Protection and Purification: Chonta wood is believed to provide protection and purification to shamans and their patients during healing ceremonies. The wood is often used to healing tools, which are used to cleanse and protect the energy of the shaman and their clients.
• Healing: Chonta wood is thought to have healing properties that can be used to treat various physical and spiritual ailments. Shamans may use chonta wood to create remedies, such as teas, tinctures, or salves to help their patients recover from illness or injury.
• Spiritual Growth: Chonta wood is believed to have the power to connect individuals with the spiritual realm and facilitate spiritual growth. Shamans may use chonta wood to create sacred objects, such as staffs or wands that can help individuals connect with their higher selves and the natural world.
• Divination: Chonta wood is sometimes used in divination practices, such as reading the patterns of the wood grain or using the wood to create sacred geometric shapes.

About quartz:  

Quartz is considered a powerful spiritual stone, known for its ability to amplify intentions, clarify thoughts, and connect us to higher states of consciousness. 

This is a hand made item, and although the same design, each piece will be unique and will vary slightly. If you want to choose which piece you will receive, please message us directly at spiritvisionsmarket@gmail.com