North Bauchi languages
The North Bauchi languages (also called the B.2 West Chadic or Warji languages) are a branch of West Chadic languages that are spoken in Bauchi State, northern Nigeria.
| North Bauchi | |
|---|---|
| Warji; B.2 West Chadic | |
| Geographic distribution | Darazo and Ningi LGAs, Bauchi State, Nigeria |
| Linguistic classification | Afro-Asiatic
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| Glottolog | west2712 |
West Chadic per Newman (1977) | |
An extensive survey of the North Bauchi (Warji) languages had been done by Skinner (1977).
Culturally, North Bauchi language speakers are unique for their chestharp, a fusion of the arched harp with the chest bow.
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