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Chontaquiro Language

Chontaquiro is an Arawakan language of South America, spoken in Brazil. Chontaquiro is closely related to the better-known language Yine (Piro), and some linguists consider it a Piro dialect.

˜Chontaquiro Language Resources –

Chontaquiro Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Chontaquiro language, with comparison to words in other Arawakan languages.

Vocabulario Chontaquiro
Another Chontaquiro wordlist.

Lengua Chontaquiro
Piro and Chontaquiro language information including a text sample and language map of Brazil. Page in Spanish.

˜Books For Sale On The Chontaquiros –

Comparative Arawakan Histories: Rethinking Language Family and Culture Area in Amazonia:
Anthropology book on the Chontaquiros and other Arawakan tribes of the Amazon.

Native American Books:
Evolving list of books about Native Americans in general.

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