I’saka

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Isaka, Krisa

420 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Donohue and San Roque 2004).

Sandaun province: Krisa and Pasi villages; near Mt. Asowa.

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8a (Moribund).

None known. Related to Rawo [rwa], Puare [pux], and Bauni [bpe].

SOV; dual number; gender; 8 consonants and 5 vowels; tonal (5 word tone melodies).

Older adults only. Positive attitudes. All shifted to Tok Pisin [tpi] (Donohue and San Roque 2004).

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Christian.