

The traditional seat or bench used by the Awajún is known as a kutag. It is usually carved from topa wood (Ochroma pyramidale). Historically, the kutag was the seat used by females. Today, they are used by both men and women.


The chimpui, on the other hand, is a seat used as a throne for special people and warriors with great vision. This wooden bench is fabricated by men and is characterized by its round base, thick legs, and an elongated back base with a pointed shape that protrudes at the back of the seat. It is constructed of a hard wood such as moena or cedar which is harvested from their forests.








The tunta or (darts) are loaded into the pucuna or blowpipe. Inside the blowpipe there is a palm tree fibre that keeps the poison-impregnated darts warm. In the part made from a gourd, which is attached to the cane, the wild cotton is kept to roll the flights of the darts.

The Awajún and Wampis make weapons of war and spears made of chonta wood, aágkes and nágki, and a large wooden shield known as a tantág. After the arrival of the Europeans, the Awajún adapted to the use of spears with iron tips as well as the use of firearms.