Palo Santo Kuripe air plants Peruvianus v

Peruvianus v

The Tepi creates a bridge between breath

When he died the people wanted to burn his body

it is a choice clone

It is one of a handful of what I consider "Lumberjackius" type hybrids of Peru/bridgesii that are scattered across southern California including Oceanside02

Palo Santo Kuripe air plants Peruvianus vThese hand carved kuripe are made from sacred Palo Santo wood (Bursera Graevolens) known across South America and now the World for its rich aroma and deep cleansing properties. Used in traditional ceremony and ritual, Palo Santo meaning holy wood has long been burned to purify the energy of a space, uplift the spirit, and invite in protection and clarity. The kuripe itself is a self applicator pipe, used for the personal administration of sacred