This handcrafted Cofan Tepi is a ceremonial instrument made from llama bone, adorned with intricate beadwork featuring a vibrant hummingbird design.

Created by artisans from the Cofan tradition of the Amazon, this piece brings together natural materials and symbolic elements that carry deep cultural meaning.

The body of the Tepi is wrapped in detailed beadwork, forming the image of the hummingbird – a symbol of joy, devotion, resilience, and heart-centered strength. Small leather accents hold:

• A piece of sacred vine (Ayahuasca)

• A polished chrysocolla stone

• A clear quartz crystal

The vine represents ancestral connection and the wisdom of the forest.
Chrysocolla is traditionally associated with communication, truth, and heart expression.
Quartz is known for clarity and amplification of intention.

Together, these elements create a tool that feels balanced, intentional, and deeply connected to both earth and spirit.

About the Tepi

A Tepi is a ceremonial pipe traditionally used to serve sacred tobacco (Rapé/Hapé) to another person. It is a tool of prayer, grounding, and energetic alignment. When used with respect and intention, it becomes a bridge – between breath and earth, between prayer and embodiment.

Features:

• Handcrafted llama bone body

• Cofan beadwork with hummingbird motif

• Leather accents

• Piece of sacred vine (Ayahuasca)

• Chrysocolla stone

• Clear quartz crystal

• Made in the Amazon region

Care Instructions:
Keep dry and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Store respectfully when not in use. As this is made from natural materials, variations in tone, beadwork, and stone shape are part of its unique character.