The Apurinã Tribe: Guardians of the Purus River and Keepers of Living Tradition Exploring the cosmology, lifestyle, and sacred plant knowledge of a remarkable Indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon Introduction In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, along the winding banks of the Purus River, lives one of the most spiritually rich and resilient […]
There is no art so unique among the indigenous people that inhabit the Peruvian-Brazilian border than the Kene Kuin, known as the ‘true drawing’. The graphics of this people. are an important part of the cultural identity of the Kaxinawá tribe. In today’s post, we are going to talk more about the Kene Kuin, the […]
The Yawanawá tribe is a group of indigenous people who live in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, occupying the Gregório River Indigenous Land. The Yawanawa have lived in harmony with the forest for thousands of years and have maintained their culture and traditions despite European colonisation. The Yawanawa are from the Pano linguistic root like […]
Many people ask what is Rapé? Rapé or Hapé is a shamanic snuff, usually made with tobacco and found throughout the Brazilian Amazon. Traditional Amazonian medicine and shamanism uses it as a medicinal herb, and as a tool for shamanic journeying. Many people ask what is Rapé? The word Rapé comes French and means finely […]
What is it? Rapé Chief comes straight from Nixiwaka, also known as Biraci Brasil, Chief of the Yawanawa tribe. This is a very special snuff, made with a mixture of three types of tobacco: Moi tobacco, native to the region, extra-strong rope tobacco and the famous Sabia tobacco. In addition, Tsunu ash is also used. […]
“The shaman gives and takes life. To become a shaman, you go alone into the forest and wrap your entire body in embira. You lie down at an intersection with your arms and legs outstretched. First come the night butterflies, the husu, who completely cover your body. Next comes the yuxin who eats the husu […]
For the past few years we have been working closely with chief Fernando Katukina, leader of his people. We have been helping to realize projects in their community. His family has been supplying us with Katukina medicines and handicrafts. To the great sadness of all who knew him he passed away earlier this year. We […]
The word ‘sananga’ refers to a number of different traditional eye drops used in some Amazonian cultures. Medicinal eye drops are used by Amazonian peoples such as the Matsés, Huni Kuin, Yawanawá and Ticuna for their wide-ranging healing properties, and as a source of spiritual exploration. The reported benefits of sananga include the treatment of […]
100 Ways to Blow Rapé There are many ways to blow Rapé: Long and slow, quick and sharp, and everything in between. You will soon learn to judge what is most appropriate, depending on your particular style or the needs of the person you are serving. A short, quick blow of Rapé has more of […]
The Puyanawa tribe Entry to the Puyanawa tribal lands. Rapé! Raqui, protector of their culture. Youngster are young everywhere. Children enjoying. Well behaved… Little chief! Their ceremonial lodge. Dancing… And singing… Tradition. The main protectors of their culture and religion. Beautiful bead work. Filming. Elegance… Relaxing. Circular tribal dance. Pensative. Observing the drone. A house. […]
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