Ofayé

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Ofaié, Ofaié-Xavante, Ofayé-Xavante, Opaié-Shavante, Opayé

12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61 (Crevels 2012).

Mato Grosso do Sul state: Ivinhema, Vacaris, and Verde rivers; Brasilándia area.

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8a (Moribund).

14 consonants and 10 vowels, including 4 nasal vowels.

Shifted to Portuguese [por]. Also use Kaiwá [kgk].

Literacy rate in L2: 30%. Language revival effort underway.

Unwritten [Qaax].

Christian.