![]() ![]() They are completely isolated without any contact with the outside world but in the year 1991, some coconuts were accepted by this tribal community from a team of Indian anthropologists and administrators. These people belong to the Nigrito (black and short stature) community living on the northern Sentinel Island of Andaman.Key facts regarding the Sentinelese tribes: Since ‘on-the-spot study’ is not possible for the tribal community, Anthropologists suggest ‘study of a culture’ from distance in such a situation. This document also stresses the need for the creation of a knowledge bank on the Sentinelese tribes.Their island should not be seen as having any commercial or strategic advantage. The state must treat these rights of the people as eternal and sacred and preserve them. The rights of the people on this island are unassailable, non-negotiable, and non infringe table.The use of the northern sentinel island of Andaman to gain commercial and strategic benefits is causing adverse effects on the natives and the Sentinelese Tribe.Guidelines of Anthropological Survey of India: This policy document has been released by the Anthropological Survey of India about two years after the Sentinelese tribesmen killed an American citizen on the north sentinel island. ![]() The policy document issued by the Anthropological Survey of India warns that commercial activities may pose a threat to the survival of the Sentinelese tribe.Sentinelese Tribe – Anthropological Survey of India ![]()
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