Handcrafted tepi carved from palo chonta and detailed with Cofán style beadwork.
Chonta wood is an exceptionally dense, dark and durable timber derived from the trunks of various South American palms, most notably the Chonta (peach palm, Bactris gasipaes) and Barrigona (Iriartea deltoidea). Prized for centuries by indigenous Amazonian communities, it is famous for its mechanical strength and beautiful, deep-grain patterns
The beadwork reflects traditional Cofán aesthetic traditions, carefully applied to create a striking yet balanced design.
These pieces are made in Peru inspired by the Cofan people of Colombia.
Strong, durable, and well weighted in the hand, this piece is made for real ceremonial use.
Not for display, but for practice.
Materials
* Chonta
* Glass beadwork
Each piece carries natural variation in wood grain and bead pattern.
Handcrafted tepi carved from palo chonta and detailed with Cofán style beadwork.
Chonta wood is an exceptionally dense, dark and durable timber derived from the trunks of various South American palms, most notably the Chonta (peach palm, Bactris gasipaes) and Barrigona (Iriartea deltoidea). Prized for centuries by indigenous Amazonian communities, it is famous for its mechanical strength and beautiful, deep-grain patterns
The beadwork reflects traditional Cofán aesthetic traditions, carefully applied to create a striking yet balanced design.
These pieces are made in Peru inspired by the Cofan people of Colombia.
Strong, durable, and well weighted in the hand, this piece is made for real ceremonial use.
Not for display, but for practice.
Materials
* Chonta
* Glass beadwork
Each piece carries natural variation in wood grain and bead pattern.
