Naga Sign Language | |
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Native to | India |
Region | Naga Hills |
Extinct | last reported from 1921 |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 |
None (mis ) |
Glottolog | anga1315 |
Naga Hills Sign Language was a village sign language of India. Early in the 20th century, a high incidence of deafness was observed among communities of the Naga hills. A sign language was used by both deaf and hearing members of the community. Ethnologist and political officer John Henry Hutton wrote: