Kuripe Self Applicator Pipe Brown
Handmade Bamboo Kuripe (Personal Applicator Pipe).
These custom pieces are beautiful, durable and are made by a local artisan friend of Ajooni.
Handmade
Cotton string colour: Brown and Natural
Adornments: Gold Beads and Feather
Bamboo
Short pipe 72mm & Long pipe 93mm approx
Made in the UK
Weight 8g approx.
Each Kuripe is unique and may differ slightly from ones of the same design.
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.
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.
