Sentinelese people are also called Sentenelese, Sentineli, Senteneli and North Sentinal Islanders.
They live in the North Sentinel island of the Andaman and Nicobar islands, and they are completely isolated from the rest of the world.
The Sentinelese hunt, gather, and fish. They eat coconuts, wild honey, nuts fruit, and raw animal meat. There appears to be no agriculture among them. Their houses are large, having no side walls or decorative materials. They wear little clothing. During hunting they wear leaves and belts as protection, and they use javelins and flat bows and arrows as weapons. Music, dancing, and celebrations are known to be part of their culture.
They speak Sentinelese, but little is known of the language. It is different than other languages in the Andaman islands. Their language is unwritten. There are no scripture resources in their language.
Indian authorities tried to make peaceful contact with Sentinelese people, but they were hostile to them, and responded with arrows and stones. The Indian government now leaves them alone and entering the North Sentinel island is not allowed.
Nothing is known of Sentinelese beliefs.
Sentinelese people need to know that the Creator God exists, and that He loves them and paid the price for their sins.
They need basic medical care.
* Scripture Prayers for the Sentinelese in India.
* Pray that the Indian Government will allow Christians to earn the trust of the Sentinelese people, and that they will be permitted to live among them.
* Pray that God will open doors to Sentinelese people to receive the gospel message.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Sentinelese |
People Name in Country | Sentinelese |
Natural Pronunciation | SEN-ti-nel-EEZE |
Population this Country | 200 |
Population all Countries | 200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | सेंटीनएलेसए |
People ID | 20694 |
ROP3 Code | 113613 |
Country | India | ||
Region | Asia, South | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 1 |
Andaman and Nicobar 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Sentinel (200 speakers) |
Language Code | std Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Sentinel (200 speakers) |
Language Code | std Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Sentinel |
Primary Language: Sentinel
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
None reported |
Primary Religion: | Unknown |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
100.00 %
|
* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Photo Source | Christian Caron Creative Commons Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |