|
|
|
|
Join our mailing list today
and receive the latest indigenous news and information from Native Planet!
|
 |
|
|
Each donation supports our cause and expands our efforts. (donations
here via Paypal)
|
|
|
Share your time, enthusiasm and skills to make a difference on our Planet!
|
|
|
Adi Padam |
Aimol
|
Angami
| Ao |
Awan |
Badaga |
Bharia |
Bangni |
Bhil |
Birhor |
Bishnoi |
Bodo |
Bondo |
Chakhesang |
Chang |
Chenchu |
Chote |
Dandami Marias |
Dhodia |
Didayi |
Digaro-Mishmi | Dimasa Kachari | Dogra |
Gaddis |
Garo |
Gowlan |
Gujjars |
Halbaa |
Hmar |
Idu Mishmi |
Irula |
Jaintias |
Jarawa |
Jenu Kurumba |
Juang |
Kabui |
Kadu Kuruba |
Khasi |
Khoibu |
Kinnaure |
Kondh |
Korku
|
Koya
|
Kutchi
|
Lahules |
Liangmai |
Lohara |
Lotha |
Magahi |
Magar
Eastern |
Mahali
|
Mao |
Maram
|
Meithei
| Miju-Mishmi |
Miri |
Monpa |
Monsang |
Munda |
Nicobarese
Southern |
Nishi |
Nocte |
Onge |
Oraon |
Paite |
Paliyan |
Pangwali |
Piral |
Pochury |
Poumai |
Raika |
Rengma |
Sangtam |
Santali |
Saora |
Savara |
Sema |
Sentinel |
Shom
Peng |
Spitians |
Sulung |
Tagin |
Tangkhul |
Tutsa |
Wancho |
Warli |
Yerukula |
Zangskari |
Zomi
| Dandami Marias |
|
| Indigenous Group |
Dandami Marias (Also known as: Bison Horn Marias, Kalpati Marias, Singh Marias, TalaguDDa Marias, Maria) |
| Location |
India, Central and southern Bastar District, Dantewara tahsil; Maharashtra, Garhichiroli District
|
| Estimated Population |
200,000 (2000,
SIL International) |
| Environment |
Forest / Riverine
|
| Lifestyle |
Sedentary |
| Subsistence |
Agriculture / Hunter / Gatherer / Fishing |
| Level of Assimilation |
Fairly Traditional |
| Language Family |
Maria, Dandami
Classification: Dravidian, South-Central, Gondi-Kui, Gondi
Alternate names: Bison Horn Maria, Maria Gond, Madiya, Dhuru, Dandami Madiya
Dialects: Geedam, Sukma (Suka)
|
| Website URLs |
Ethnologue: Dandami Maria a Language of India
Kamat's Potpourri - Colorful Life of Dandami Marias
Crafts & Artisans of India
The Tribal Tribune : Tribes of Bastar
District Bastar - Tribes
Language in India
Market at Alnar - Dandami Maria Tribe
|
| NGOs |
Saathi
Asia Development Bank
|
|
