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Casa del Colibri
The Spirit of the Jungle
Guardian of Ceremony
Sacred Connection Tool Crafted from Palo Sangre
The Guardian of Ceremony is a sacred connection tool, hand-carved from the vibrant red heartwood of Palo Sangre (Brosimum rubescens)—the Amazonian Bloodwood Tree. Known for its deep crimson hue and spiritual potency, Palo Sangre embodies strength, protection, and profound connection to sacred realms. This commanding piece, weighing approximately 3/4 of a pound and measuring 14 inches, features intricate carvings by renowned artisan Juan Flores, honoring ancestral wisdom and the spirits of Ayahuasca medicine.
The carvings tell a sacred story: The Curandero/Maestro symbolizes healing and spiritual guidance; The Anaconda embodies transformation and renewal, guiding the shedding of old energies; and The Jaguar offers courage and protection through shadow realms. These elements are spirit guides, offering clarity, protection, and transformation during ceremonial engagements.
Palo Sangre’s heartwood creates a shield of protection, grounding the keeper and warding off intrusive energies while fostering harmony with nature and unity with the spirit world. This sacred material thrives in the wild conditions of the rainforest, inspiring resilience, clarity, and strength. Unlike Sangre de Grado, often called “Dragon’s Blood,” Palo Sangre’s power resides in its vibrant heartwood, perfectly attuned to sacred ceremonies.
The Guardian of Ceremony is more than a tool; it is a bridge to the wisdom and power of the Amazon. Its intricate carvings and sacred heartwood empower spiritual practices, creating a profound connection to the spirits of the jungle. Let this masterpiece guide your path with clarity and purpose.
Join our purpose-driven initiative dedicated to honoring the sacred master plants of the Amazon Rainforest. Guided by sustainability, conservation, and ancestral traditions, we personally source and create plant spirit medicines with deep reverence for their origins and stewards. Every offering is crafted with care and intention, fostering authentic connections and meaningful engagements with these sacred allies. Our mission is to ensure that these rare gifts of nature remain accessible while respecting their profound wisdom and the communities who protect them.
At Casa del Colibri, we believe in the intelligence of plants and the part their gifts play in our health and well being. Committed to being ethical and respectful stewards of the jungle and it's tribal communities, we hold the highest of sustainability standards while producing exceptional quality rainforest botanicals and offering hand made indiginous goods and ceremonial supplies. We hold dear these medicinal herbs, saving seed for future plantings and protecting them for future generations.
Plant Spirit Medicine is a form of spiritual remediation rooted in ancestral traditions that combines classical Chinese~ Five Element theory, the indigenous practice of calling upon plant spirits, and the Animism religion (the attribution of a soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena.) Plant Spirit Medicine recognizes that like humans, plants have spirit, and their spirit has the unique capacity to touch and rebuild the spirit of a human being and restore us to our own essential nature. Our ancestors lived this way–-an existence in which there is no illusion of separation from nature. They would make friends with the spirits of nature and call upon them for restoration and other everyday affairs. This ancient practice was remembered, revitalized, and reintroduced by the late teacher and healer, Eliot Cowan, and has proven to be as effective in today’s world as in times past. Modern people are once again turning to plants for guidance and for their ability to regenerate spirit.