Alternate Names: Arihini, Cunipusana, Ihini, Maldavaca, Mandauaca, Mandawaka, Mitua, Yavita
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,000 (1975 G. Indigenista). Ethnic population: The size of the ethnic group is not clear since the usually cited number of 3,000 (1975 G. Indigenista) probably includes Baré ,, Baniva , and Mandahuaca (Crevels 2007).
Language Use: Possibly extinct.
Nation of Origin: Venezuela
Other Comments: ’Baré’ is a cover term for separate languages: Baré ,, Mandahuaca, Guarekena ,, Baniwa ,, Piapoco ,. Sometimes considered a dialect of Baré ,.