Abane language

Abane (Avane), one of several languages called Baniwa, also known as Baniva Yavitero, 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.

Abane
Baniwa
Native toVenezuela
RegionColombian border
ExtinctDate from c.1780
Arawakan
  • Northern
    • Upper Amazonian
      • Orinoco
        • Yavitero languages
          • Abane
Language codes
ISO 639-3bvv
Glottologbani1254
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