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Maleku Indian Language (Guatuso, Jaika)

Maleku is a Chibchan language of Central America, spoken by 500 people in Costa Rica.



˜Maleku Language Resources –

Maleku Words
     Our list of vocabulary words in the Maleku language, with comparison to words in other Chibchan languages.
Maleku Pronunciation Guide:
    How to pronounce Guatuso words.
La Lengua Watuso-Wetar
     Information on the Guatuso and Guetar languages in Spanish.
Maléku Jaíka Language
     Demographic information on Maleku from the Ethnologue of Languages.
Maleku:
    Wikipedia article on the Maleku language.

˜Maleku Culture and History Links –

Cultures of Costa Rica
     Map showing the location of the Maleku and other indigenous Costa Rican tribes.
Maleku Culture:
    Articles on the history and traditions of the Maleku tribe.
The Maleku Tribe of Costa Rica:
    Homepage of Maleku artist David Elizondo, with photographs and cultural information as well as arts and crafts.
Maleku People:
    Encyclopedia articles on the Maleku Indians.
Los Maleku y el espíritu de la tierra:
    Information about the Malekus in Spanish.



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