The present article consists of two parts, one in which the healer tells us about his life and his work. And a second one in which the author makes a brief analysis explaining the reason for the effectiveness of the healer's intervention. The material was collected during a visit in December 1983 and January 1984. The healer's speech was recorded and presented, except for one rearrangement, without any modification.

The present article consists of two parts, one in which the healer tells us about his life and his work. And a second one in which the author makes a brief analysis explaining the reason for the effectiveness of the healer's intervention. The material was collected during a visit in December 1983 and January 1984. The healer's speech was recorded and presented, except for one rearrangement, without any modification.

The present article consists of two parts, one in which the healer tells us about his life and his work. And a second one in which the author makes a brief analysis explaining the reason for the effectiveness of the healer's intervention. The material was collected during a visit in December 1983 and January 1984. The healer's speech was recorded and presented, except for one rearrangement, without any modification.