Andean Hat Band Shamanic DrumThis handwoven Andean hat band carries the story of the mountains in thread and symbol. Woven with care by Andean artisans, each motif is a living expression of ancestral cosmology. Within its 4 x 61 cm form, youll find sacred figures woven into the design: The Condor (Kuntur) messenger of the upper world, guardian of vision and spiritual elevation The Hummingbird (Q'ente) symbol of joy, resilience, and the ability to move between realms The Chakana
and profound understanding
The outer wooden casing provides durability and aesthetic beauty
Lightweight and full of presence
an Unkuna is a ceremonial cloth used to carry sacred items – coca leaves
Adorned with Harpy Eagle feathers – sacred
What makes this blend especially sacred is its origin: it is prepared using the ashes of wild cacao trees from the forest - not plantation cacao - honoring the traditional Shanenawa method of using the tree’s bark
Much like the Samauma tree that extends her canopy to shelter the forest beneath her
reminds us to rise above the noise and see with soul-vision
The spirit of this blend is dignified and expansive - it encourages us to rise fully into our presence while remaining rooted in integrity
Their connection to the forest and plant allies is woven into every step of this sacred preparation
while other Indigenous peoples used it in every rite of passage—from birth to death—as a way to sanctify space and call in spirit
Note: Being handcrafted from natural materials and featuring unique Shipibo designs
