The Kalinagos
history
3H
Trishaun Williams
Kathrine Reid
Patrice Waugh
Knika Nehmhard
Daneille Sloely
Political Organization
◊ This was not as rigid or as well defined as the Tainos. The position chief or Ouboutou (Ubuto) was not hereditary. It was NOT passed down from father to son. Instead, the chief was elected on the basis of his prowess that is his bravery. As a result there was constant rivalry for leadership. The leaders also changed frequently. The Ouboutou was assisted by a ouboutou maliarici, a lieutenant.
◊ The chief's main duty was to organize the people in his community for hunting,fishing and war. He had the most duties during war time. He was responsible for planning the raids. He chose the captains of each canoe (piraga). A canoe could hold up to 50 persons! He shared out the prizes or rewards to those who were successful in the hunting expeditions or the raids.
◊ At the end of an expedition he could lose his position if someone proved to be braver than he was. On their return home, that person would automatically replace him. In peace time, the villages were ruled by the Tiubutuli Hauthe. He did not dispense justice that was considered to be a personal affair. If someone did you wrong, you were expected to avenge yourself. There were very few laws.
Conclusion The chief of the kalinagos was respected and feared among the community. The leader was changed frequently as is he was challenged and the challenger proved to be stronger he would have to step down and pass over leadership to the stronger one.
3H
Trishaun Williams
Kathrine Reid
Patrice Waugh
Knika Nehmhard
Daneille Sloely
Political Organization
◊ This was not as rigid or as well defined as the Tainos. The position chief or Ouboutou (Ubuto) was not hereditary. It was NOT passed down from father to son. Instead, the chief was elected on the basis of his prowess that is his bravery. As a result there was constant rivalry for leadership. The leaders also changed frequently. The Ouboutou was assisted by a ouboutou maliarici, a lieutenant.
◊ The chief's main duty was to organize the people in his community for hunting,fishing and war. He had the most duties during war time. He was responsible for planning the raids. He chose the captains of each canoe (piraga). A canoe could hold up to 50 persons! He shared out the prizes or rewards to those who were successful in the hunting expeditions or the raids.
◊ At the end of an expedition he could lose his position if someone proved to be braver than he was. On their return home, that person would automatically replace him. In peace time, the villages were ruled by the Tiubutuli Hauthe. He did not dispense justice that was considered to be a personal affair. If someone did you wrong, you were expected to avenge yourself. There were very few laws.
Conclusion The chief of the kalinagos was respected and feared among the community. The leader was changed frequently as is he was challenged and the challenger proved to be stronger he would have to step down and pass over leadership to the stronger one.