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Appearance and Political Organization of The Kalinagos
Appearance and Political Organization of The Kalinagos
Political
Organization of the
Kalinagos
Definition of Terms
Ouboutou
Tiubutuli
Boyez
Political Organization of the Kalinagos
Ouboutou:
The leader of the society. He was elected on the basis
of his great strength and skill in battle.
He was referred to as the Great Captain.
Political Organization of the Kalinagos
Ouboutou’s Duties:
Held council meetings in the Carbet.
Decide when to raid or attack
Lead victory celebrations
Constructing a war canoe. These could carry about 10 warriors each.
Political Organization of the Kalinagos