Huaira Sacha - Chacapa - 1 piece

Leaves, Peru -"Wind of the jungle"

A kind of palm frond made from the leaves of Pariana stenolemma tutin. It is used by Shamans in the Amazon basin as a rhythm and healing instrument during Ayahuasca ceremonies. The sound of leaves calms the participants and purifies the energy in the room.

In a healing the huairasacha – Chacapa is rubbed and rattled over or near the patient’s body while singing an icaro (medicine song). This cleanses, refreshes and harmonises the energy field. The shamans have a wide range of movements which produce different sounds and energies.