Arutani–Sape languages

Arutani–Sape, also known as Awake–Kaliana or Kalianan, is a proposed language family[1] that includes two of the most poorly documented languages in South America, both of which are now extinct.

Kaufman (1990) found a connection convincing, but Migliazza & Campbell (1988) maintained that there is no evidence for linking them.

[2] The two languages are, Kaufman (1990) states that a further connection with Máku (Maku of Roraima/Auari) is "promising".

(See Macro-Puinavean languages.)

Migliazza (1978) gives the following Swadesh list table for Uruak, Sape, and Máku ("Maku"):[5]