Pau Pereira Kaxinawá Rapé (Hapé) – Huni Kuin, by Chief Assis

Pau Pereira is a revered Amazonian tree whose bark ash gives rapéh a distinctly strong, clarifying character. In this Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) preparation, sacred tobacco and pau pereira ash meet in the traditional way — a dark, finely powdered blend with a direct delivery and deep, grounding presence. Among the medicines we receive, the blends of Chief Assis are known as some of the strongest and deepest; this Pau Pereira is a serious companion for experienced users, ceremony, and focused inner work.

Made by Chief Assis Kaxinawá and Aldeia Pinuyá

This Pau Pereira comes to us directly from Assis Kaxinawá, chief of Aldeia Pinuyá in the Colônia 27 Indigenous Land near Tarauacá, Acre — a Huni Kuin community of 53 families who live from hunting, fishing, planting, and the sacred medicines of the forest. “We know that everything we need is in the forest,” Assis reminds us. Every tin supports his community’s work of preserving their culture, language, and land.

Learn about the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) people and read the story of Cacique Assis Kaxinawá. His other medicines: Tsunu Kaxinawá, Cacau Tsunu Kaxinawá, and Pariká Kaxinawá.

New to this medicine? Learn what rapéh is and how to use rapéh respectfully, and explore how to choose hapé responsibly.