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One Iroquois clan typically has one chief. The chief is selected based on their leadership qualities and is responsible for making decisions and representing the clan in matters of governance and diplomacy.
it would usually be the eldest and wisest in the clan so, basiclly the clan mother was chosen like this.
it is when the mother clan fired the 50th chief
Malcolm MacLeod - clan chief - was born in 1296.
Malcolm MacLeod - clan chief - died in 1370.
clan mother are the leaders chosen for their cultural wisdom and dedication to the Haudenosaunee people.
it is a genral i :)=)
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The Tlingit Chief is passed down to the same clan selected by the chief before he dies. It is like passing a family heirloom. Chief Anotklosh was passed down to a same clan member and so the answer to your question Chief Anotklosh is a chief now.
The Hoyaneh is chosen by the Clan mother and represent his clan
The Viking social structure was a clan or tribe type of structure, so the chief of the clan would decide, plan, and pay for the times they raided. All would share in the spoils of the raid, but the chief got the greatest part taken.