Leaves & Feathers, Grey, Pyrographed from Brazil (SKU 3772)
Bamboo and epoxy 3 section Tepi (Snuff applicator) decorated with unique patterns burnt into the bamboo. Sections are joined together with ornately sculpted grey epoxy resin in the form of leaves and feathers seating beautiful stones. They are used to administer herbal snuffs and powders such as Nu-nu, Rapé and Tobacco snuffs. These are produced in Brazil by a Rapè maker and artist of the Kuntanawa tribe. We have categorised them as best we can however each one is unique and each item may differ slightly from the image. We do our best to give you the one you see on the picture.
Approximate length 30 cm. Dimensions: Mouthpiece 10 cm, diameter 2 cm, midsection 9 cm, end-piece 12 cm, diameter 1 cm.
These beautiful tepi are made by our friend Ruddison Vale, a respected artist and Rapé producer from the Kuntanawa tribe. Made of 3 sections of bamboo each containing unique patterns burnt into the bamboo. The bamboo sections are joined together with ornately sculpted epoxy clay in various forms including leaves and feathers seating beautiful stones. These are truly unique and special items crafted with the utmost care and attention.
We have categorised each Tepi as best we can however each one is unique and each item may differ slightly from the image. We do our best to give you the one you see on the picture.
