Arutani–Sape languages
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Arutani–Sape, also known as Awake–Kaliana or Kalianan, is a proposed language family[1] that includes two of the most poorly documented languages in South America, both of which are now extinct. They are at best only distantly related. Kaufman (1990) found a connection convincing, but Migliazza & Campbell (1988) maintained that there is no evidence for linking them.[2] The two languages are,
- Arutani[3] (also known as Aoaqui, Auake, Auaque, Awake, Oewaku, Orotani, Uruak, Urutani)
- Sape[4] (also known as Caliana, Chirichano, Kaliana, Kariana)
Quick Facts Arutane–Sape, Geographic distribution ...
Arutane–Sape | |
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Kalianan | |
(defunct?) | |
Geographic distribution | Brazil–Venezuela border |
Linguistic classification | Proposed language family |
Subdivisions | |
Glottolog | None |
Documented location of Arutani–Sapé languages, the two most southern spots are Arutani villages, the northern one is Sapé location. |
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Kaufman (1990) states that a further connection with Máku (Maku of Roraima/Auari) is "promising". (See Macro-Puinavean languages.)