Tunkgasila is God. Chiefs govern their own tribes, while medicine men hold high respect as well.
They were the patricians, who were the aristocracy.
I think that you are asking about a "Matriarchal Society" or culture.
In eighteenth century France, people's complaints were that the monarch, clergy, and nobles held almost all the power. Meanwhile, the most productive members of society held very little power.
In Maya society, the king held the most power. He was considered the ultimate authority and had religious, political, and administrative control over the kingdom. The king was believed to have a divine connection and was responsible for ensuring the prosperity and well-being of his people.
Oklahoma State had the most indian-held lands in 1894.
The consuls held most of the power.
In eighteenth century France, people's complaints were that the monarch, clergy, and nobles held almost all the power. Meanwhile, the most productive members of society held very little power.
In ancient Indian society, the most powerful varna was the Brahmins. They were primarily priests and scholars, responsible for religious rituals and the preservation of sacred knowledge. Their influence extended into various aspects of governance and culture, allowing them to maintain significant social and political power. However, this power was often contested by the Kshatriyas, the warrior class, who held military and administrative authority.
Italwa or "town" was the basic unit of Seminole political organization. Kinship was matrilineal, but males held most of the power in society.
Daimyo is the one who held the most power in Japanese feudalism. He took over when the Tokugawa family seized power in Japan.
the kings
Aztec society was structured into distinct classes, including the nobility (pipiltin), priests, warriors, merchants, commoners (macehualtin), and slaves. The nobility held the most power, as they were influential in governance, religion, and warfare. Priests also held significant authority due to their role in religious practices and rituals. Warriors gained prestige and status through military achievements but were subordinate to the nobility.