Modouma – Sacred Fiber of Invocation
Carrier of Spirit • Binder of Intention • Thread of Ancestral Memory
Modouma is a sacred fibrous plant traditionally used in Bwiti ceremonies to ignite spiritual fire, bind offerings, and weave intention into ritual acts. With its fine golden strands and fragrant energy, Modouma symbolizes the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds — a thread that ties the initiate to the ancestral line.
In Bwiti tradition, Modouma is:
— Burned at the base of the ceremonial fire to open the spiritual gateway
— Used to tie bundles of Mouamba or sacred wood before offering
— Woven into protective talismans or placed at the altar
— Sometimes laid near the initiate during vision work to ensure grounding
It is said that “Modouma listens,” capturing the prayer and intention of the moment and carrying it to the unseen realm.
Harvested with care. For ceremonial use only. Not for ingestion.
Wild-sourced with respect from the Gabonese forest.
Note: This item is only available for pick-up in the village. Not included in program tuition. Reserved for alumni and recognized practitioners