Yawanawa Hapé • Tsunu

Description

Yawanawa Hapé • Tsunu

Yawanawa Hapé Tsunu is a favorite among many for its exceptional quality.
This Hapé is made with the ashes of Tsunu bark and artisanal corda , which is of the highest quality. The Tsunu tree, revered by the Yawanawa people, is not to be confused with Pau Pereira; it is a distinct tree with a smooth bark and produces a beautiful cream-colored ash. While various trees in the region are called Tsunu, the Yawanawa’s original Tsunu is particularly valued for its unique properties.

Benefits and Uses

Tsunu Hapé is renowned for its healing and spiritual strength. It aids in energetic cleansing and combats physical tiredness. The Yawanawa use it to bolster their strength for fieldwork and hunting. The warming effect of Tsunu Hapé is appreciated, and it is commonly used before taking river baths in the forest.

Maker: Rasu Yawanawa

Our Tsunu Hapé is crafted by Rasu Yawanawa, a young and respected member of the Yawanawa community. At 16, he undertook a rigorous one-year initiation diet under the guidance of his great-grandfather, spending months in the forest with sacred plants. Rasu is part of the Yawanawa royal family and is also an accomplished musician. Recently, he collaborated with the legendary Brazilian DJ Alok on a music project.

More About Hapé …

Hapé, pronounced ‘haa-pay,’ is a sacred herbal snuff made by indigenous tribes of the Amazon. It is applied using an applicator to blow the snuff up the nostrils during prayer and meditation, facilitating a connection with Mother Nature. Traditional peoples use this healing snuff to cleanse the mind, purify thoughts, bring clarity, achieve spiritual alignment, and clear negativity and heaviness from the body, mind, and soul.

Indigenous tribes have been using this medicine for thousands of years to heal their communities and connect with the Creator. The preparation of this plant medicine is a labor-intensive process that takes days to complete and is conducted in a ceremonial way. It involves various Amazonian healing medicinal plants, leaves, trees, and seeds from native lands.