Arutani–Sape languages
Arutani–Sape, also known as Awake–Kaliana or Kalianan, is a proposed language family 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. The two languages are,
- Arutani (also known as Aoaqui, Auake, Auaque, Awake, Oewaku, Orotani, Uruak, Urutani)
- Sape (also known as Caliana, Chirichano, Kaliana, Kariana)
| Arutane–Sape | |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
Kaufman (1990) states that a further connection with Máku (Maku of Roraima/Auari) is "promising". (See Macro-Puinavean languages.)
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