The Pantyikali (Bandjigali) dialect, also called Baarundji (meaning the people of the Paroo River) or Weyneubulcoo (Wanyuparlku, Wanyiwalku), is a dialect of the Paakantyi language. Pantyikali is spoken in New South Wales, Australia, northwest, north, and west of White Cliffs. It is not extinct, with four speakers reported in 2005.[1]
| Pantyikali | |
|---|---|
| Baarundji | |
| Native to | Australia |
Native speakers | 4 (2005)[1] |
Pama–Nyungan
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | drl Paakantyi |
| Glottolog | Noneband1337 retired, but retains references |
| AIATSIS[2] | D17 |
The Pantyikali people of the Paakantyi were extensively studied and photographed in the 19th century by Frederic Bonney, the owner of Momba Station.[3]
The major work on the Paakantyi language and its dialects has been that of linguist Luise Hercus.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b Pantyikali at Ethnologue (25th ed., 2022)
- ^ D17 Pantyikali at the Australian Indigenous Languages Database, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
- ^ Hope, Jeannette and Lindsay, Robert (2010). The people of the Paroo River : Frederic Bonney's photographs. Sydney South, N.S.W.: Dept. of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. ISBN 9781742323282.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Luise Hercus. Baagandji Grammar, ANU 1960; Paakantyi Dictionary (published with the assistance of AIATSIS, 1993)
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