Warumungu Sign Language

Aboriginal sign language of Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Warumungu Sign Language is a sign language used by the Warumungu, an Aboriginal community in the central desert region of Australia. Along with Warlpiri Sign Language, it is (or perhaps was) one of the most elaborate of all Australian Aboriginal sign languages.[1]

RegionNorth Central Desert, Australia
Native speakers
1
Warumungu
  • Warumungu Sign Language
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Warumungu Sign Language
Warramunga Sign Language
RegionNorth Central Desert, Australia
Native speakers
1
Warumungu
  • Warumungu Sign Language
Language codes
ISO 639-3
GlottologNone
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One known user of this sign language was Donald Jupurrula Graham who was considered to have an advanced understanding and use of the language.[2]

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