Abane | |
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Baniwa, Avane | |
Native to | Venezuela |
Region | Colombian border |
Extinct | by late 20th century attested c. 1780 |
Arawakan
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | bvv |
Glottolog | bani1254 |
Abane (Avane), one of several languages called Baniwa, also known as Baniva Yavitero,[1] was an Arawakan language of Venezuela. It is believed to have become extinct by the late 20th century, and is only attested in a short word-list from the late 18th century.[1]