Chaná people

Chaná (endonym: Chañá or Yañá) were one of the native nations of Argentina and Uruguay. Their native language is Chaná language (lantek yañá).

Chaná people
  • Yañá
  • Chañá
Regions with significant populations
Argentina, Uruguay
Languages
Chaná
Related ethnic groups
Charrúa people, Guaraní people

Their culture was semi-nomadic. After the arrival of Europeans and the introduction of cattle, they started using leather for dressing.

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