Phuma

YPM

threatened

Alternate Names: Black Muji, Hei Muji, Muji, Paotlo, Phula, Phuli, Shaoji Phula, Sifter Basket Phula

Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Ngwi-Burmese
Ngwi
Southeastern

Demographics: 8,000 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 8,000.

Language Use: Vigorous.

Nation of Origin: China