Tsulë’, ie’ dilitã, e’kũẽ́k se’ wã itso’ ù tsiní yuwók ena pö́ ie.
A sacred tree in Bribri culture, used exclusively for building traditional houses and tombs. Its use is restricted due to its spiritual significance.
Español: Árbol del manú, árbol sagrado
English: Manwood
Scientific name: Minquartia guianensis
Botanical family: Olacaceae guanensis
iNaturalist. (n.d.). Minquartia guianensis. Naturalista Costa Rica. https://costarica.inaturalist.org/taxa/185878-Minquartia-guianensis (Accessed July 25, 2025)
This entry is based on the contributor’s direct knowledge and experience with the cultural and spiritual use of Tsulë’. The information was documented through oral consultation. No audio recordings were made; notes were taken during the conversation (Alí García Segura).
Sa’ bribripa ikuá tchéke, iwö̀ wa kanèwẽ se’ kuóie, ena alàkölpa tsṍwã. Ie’ bitsétã.
E’ bléke se’dör wa kua’tché ena itsíkène bulé böiki tã.
Di’bö, e’ dör se’ kṹne ẽ̀rpa e’ wö́kila shõ̀õ tóttòla.
