Physical appearance.—Sub-typical Negroes.
The civilization of the Mahometan Fulahs is on the same level with that of the most civilized (or Proper) Mandingos.
The departure from the Negro type is, in some instances, greater than has been the case with any of the sub-typical Negroes enumerated; so much so, that the Fulahs of the Gambia have been called the red Fulahs.
Their extension over Howssa, the Yarribian and the Tapua countries, has taken place within the historical period, under a leader named Danfodio.
Nevertheless, the exact original locality of the stock has yet to be determined.
CUMBRI.
Locality.—Forests, mountain fastnesses and swamps of Borgho, Bowssa, Youri, and Wawa.
Language.—Not known by a vocabulary, but said to differ from that of the neighbouring tribes, Tapua and Yarriba.
Physical conformation.—That of the Yarriba.