Chakapa
The “Chakapa” is an Amazonian term used for a shamanic instrument made from a bundle of leaves.
Chakapa’s are a multi-dimensional tool, used to cleanse and orchestrate energies, keep rhythm, and tweak auditory soundscapes, during sacred meditations.
The leaves in this chakapa come from a native tree here on these lands, Hakea salicifolia; the willow-leaved Hakea. This tree is endemic to Eastern Australia, with beautiful cream flowers during bloom.
I’ve trialed several native trees out here, and for several reasons, this particular Hakea works best as a multi-dimensional shamanic tool. Hakea salicifolia also has Yellow-Tail Black Cockatoo medicine, as these birds love to perch and chew on these trees.
When the chakapa is used in a rattle motion in the air, these leaves produce a gentle swish, however I’ll often transition to using my other hand or my leg to tap the chakapa on, creating much more “fuerza” (strength / power).
The handle is sturdy made from the bundled up stems of the Hakea branches, and these are wrapped in a beautiful Andean ribbon. I’ve also included a small loop at the end of the Chakapa, made of twine, as I prefer to hang my Chakapa’s upside down to keep them well aerated and to maintain their shape.
The leaves will eventually dry out and the sound changes slightly, however all the leaves stay well attached. I’ve had my current Chakapa since approx the start of 2022, and it’s still going strong.
The amount of ribbon I have is limited, and so too are the amount of leaves and branches that can be harvested from the Hakea tree each season, which factors into the total donation cost for this Chakapa.
The “Chakapa” is an Amazonian term used for a shamanic instrument made from a bundle of leaves.
Chakapa’s are a multi-dimensional tool, used to cleanse and orchestrate energies, keep rhythm, and tweak auditory soundscapes, during sacred meditations.
The leaves in this chakapa come from a native tree here on these lands, Hakea salicifolia; the willow-leaved Hakea. This tree is endemic to Eastern Australia, with beautiful cream flowers during bloom.
I’ve trialed several native trees out here, and for several reasons, this particular Hakea works best as a multi-dimensional shamanic tool. Hakea salicifolia also has Yellow-Tail Black Cockatoo medicine, as these birds love to perch and chew on these trees.
When the chakapa is used in a rattle motion in the air, these leaves produce a gentle swish, however I’ll often transition to using my other hand or my leg to tap the chakapa on, creating much more “fuerza” (strength / power).
The handle is sturdy made from the bundled up stems of the Hakea branches, and these are wrapped in a beautiful Andean ribbon. I’ve also included a small loop at the end of the Chakapa, made of twine, as I prefer to hang my Chakapa’s upside down to keep them well aerated and to maintain their shape.
The leaves will eventually dry out and the sound changes slightly, however all the leaves stay well attached. I’ve had my current Chakapa since approx the start of 2022, and it’s still going strong.
The amount of ribbon I have is limited, and so too are the amount of leaves and branches that can be harvested from the Hakea tree each season, which factors into the total donation cost for this Chakapa.
The “Chakapa” is an Amazonian term used for a shamanic instrument made from a bundle of leaves.
Chakapa’s are a multi-dimensional tool, used to cleanse and orchestrate energies, keep rhythm, and tweak auditory soundscapes, during sacred meditations.
The leaves in this chakapa come from a native tree here on these lands, Hakea salicifolia; the willow-leaved Hakea. This tree is endemic to Eastern Australia, with beautiful cream flowers during bloom.
I’ve trialed several native trees out here, and for several reasons, this particular Hakea works best as a multi-dimensional shamanic tool. Hakea salicifolia also has Yellow-Tail Black Cockatoo medicine, as these birds love to perch and chew on these trees.
When the chakapa is used in a rattle motion in the air, these leaves produce a gentle swish, however I’ll often transition to using my other hand or my leg to tap the chakapa on, creating much more “fuerza” (strength / power).
The handle is sturdy made from the bundled up stems of the Hakea branches, and these are wrapped in a beautiful Andean ribbon. I’ve also included a small loop at the end of the Chakapa, made of twine, as I prefer to hang my Chakapa’s upside down to keep them well aerated and to maintain their shape.
The leaves will eventually dry out and the sound changes slightly, however all the leaves stay well attached. I’ve had my current Chakapa since approx the start of 2022, and it’s still going strong.
The amount of ribbon I have is limited, and so too are the amount of leaves and branches that can be harvested from the Hakea tree each season, which factors into the total donation cost for this Chakapa.