This beautiful Shipibo Beaded Bone Tepi is handcrafted by Shipibo artisans of the Peruvian Amazon, bringing together natural bone, intricate beadwork, Chrysocolla stone, and Ayahuasca vine in a one-of-a-kind ceremonial piece.

The body is carefully adorned with colorful beadwork, created bead by bead in the distinctive geometric language found throughout Shipibo art. Against the warm ivory tone of the bone, the vibrant patterns create a beautiful meeting of texture, color, and traditional craftsmanship.

Small details of Ayahuasca vine are incorporated into the piece alongside Chrysocolla, a blue-green stone whose natural colors echo the waters and forests of the Amazon.

Traditional Features

• Handcrafted by Shipibo artisans of the Peruvian Amazon

• Made with natural bone

• Intricate beadwork applied entirely by hand

• Adorned with natural Chrysocolla stone

• Features a small piece of Ayahuasca vine

• Traditional geometric Shipibo-inspired patterns

• Each piece is completely unique

Shipibo Beadwork & Sacred Pattern

Geometric pattern is deeply woven into Shipibo artistic tradition, appearing across textiles, ceramics, beadwork, body painting, and other forms of adornment. These intricate compositions form part of a visual language passed through generations and connected to Shipibo understandings of beauty, harmony, and the living world.

In these Tepis, this artistic lineage is expressed through hundreds of tiny beads, patiently arranged by hand and brought together with natural materials from the Amazon.

Care Instructions

Keep dry and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth and store in a clean, dry place when not in use. Avoid soaking the beadwork, bone, vine, or stone.

As each piece is handcrafted from natural materials, variations in the bone, Chrysocolla, Ayahuasca vine, beadwork, colors, and pattern are part of its unique character.

Only one of each ♥