Mandahuaca

MHT

nearly extinct

Alternate Names: Arihini, Cunipusana, Ihini, Maldavaca, Mandauaca, Mandawaka, Mitua, Yavita

Genealogy:

Maipurean
Northern
Upper Amazon
Western Nawiki
Warekena

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 ,.