Stë̀, E’ tso’ Awápa wã se’ tö́tchò
Español: Manojo ritual
English: Ritual bundle
A sacred bundle made of skins, feathers, bones, shells, and carapaces, used by Bribri traditional healers (Awá) to diagnose illnesses through spiritual and symbolic means. The elements are tied together with a cabuya cord.
This entry is based on the contributor’s direct knowledge and experience with the use of Stë̀ in traditional Bribri medicine. No audio recordings were made; the information was documented through notes taken during the conversation (Alí García Segura).
Sa’ bribripa ikuá tchéke, iwö̀ wa kanèwẽ se’ kuóie, ena alàkölpa tsṍwã. Ie’ bitsétã.
Tsulë’, ie’ dilitã, e’kũẽ́k se’ wã itso’ ù tsiní yuwók ena pö́ ie.
E’ bléke se’dör wa kua’tché ena itsíkène bulé böiki tã.
Di’bö, e’ dör se’ kṹne ẽ̀rpa e’ wö́kila shõ̀õ tóttòla.
