Katukina Nixpu -Indigenous rapeh queen of the forest sacred rhape tobacco snuff rapé

Kuntanawa Nixpu

Kuntanawa Nixpu is crafted with Nixpu, Pimenta longa, or long pepper. This variety, Piper hispidinervum, is native to the Amazon region of Acre state.

It is said to be good for indigestion and serves as a general strengthening medicine. Good for cold climates since it heats the body.

Kuntanawa

The Kuntanawa call themselves the People of the Palm Fruit, or the People of the Stars. This ethnic group is from the State of Acre, in the Alto Jurua’ Indigenous Reserve, located on the Tejo River, in the municipality of Marechal Thaumaturgo. They live in the villages Kuntamana and 7 Stars. It’s total population is estimated around 400 Kuntanawa. They have a wonderful variety of Shamanic Snuffs, Rape’s with a great variety of flavors and uses.

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