Dogon, Bankan Tey

A language of Mali

ISO 639: dbw
Alternate Names: Bankan Tey, Oualo, Walo
Population: 1,320 (1998 census).
Location:: Mopti region: Douentza circle, north Douentza town area, Walo village, other hamlets.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Dogon
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Nanga Dama [nzz] with which it shares both lexicon and a final -m on many nouns. The influence of Songhay on Bankan Tey and Jamsay [djm] on Ben Tey [dbt] have resulted in fairly substantial lexical differentiation.
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Jamsay Dogon [djm]. Also use Maasina Fulfulde [ffm]. Also use Tondi Songway Kiini [tst].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Dogon, Bankan Tey
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Mopti region: Douentza circle, north Douentza town area, Walo village, other hamlets.