Baham

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
bdw
Alternate Names
Patimuni
User Population

1,100 (1987 SIL).

Location

West Papua province: northwest Bomberai peninsula, Fakfak regency, Fakfak, Kaimana, and Kokas sub-districts; Kaimana regency, Cape Papisoi area.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, West, West Bomberai, West Bomberai Proper
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Iha [ihp].

Language Use

Some young people, all adults.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Baham
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.