Their descendants are credited for their spectacular work in gold and a gold/copper alloy called tumbaga, with a famed regional style of their own - the Diquís style. The Brunka are most likely the descendants of the creators of the renowned and mysterious stone spheres, the ‘Diquis’ spheres - unique among pre-Hispanic inhabitants of the Americas. Today the Brunka still excel in the arts. Brunka women, since pre-Hispanic times have been weavers of fine, naturally dyed cotton textiles that are made into well crafted woven products: bags, knapsacks, placemats, tablerunners, hats etc.

The piece de la resistence among Brunka arts is undoubtedly the ceremonial diablito balsa wood masks (also carved in tropical cedar). The diablito mask is a key element in their annual cultural event, La Danza de los Diablitos, which has been celebrated since time immemorial. Please ask us about the eco/ethno-tours that we coordinate with a native tourist group in Boruca village.