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Sangtam village organization |
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Sangtam village officials |
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Yangchare. - the one who gave the bull at the founding |
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1. The head of the village - founder or his descendants - or an adopted member of his family - 'one who comes from outside, calls him "father" and is admitted to the family' - the most competent member of the family succeeds to the post of village head. Before he dies, the head consults other villagers, takes the general view and announces his successor. |
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1. To decide disputes between individuals or between clans. |
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2. Direct which hillside to be jhumed in which year. |
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3. Entertain important visitors. |
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4. Organise raids (none without his permission) |
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5. Fix dates for festivals and observance of gennas. |
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6. Direct path making and clearing. |
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The three who gave the dog, cock and pig at the founding and their descendants. These: |
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a) Advisory council to the headman. |
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b) his executives - who mobilise the villagers and inform them of his decisions. |
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Men who choose the sacrificial animals - do the collection of the village subscriptions - descendants of the remaining 2 who were genna for 30 days. |
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The 2 oldest men of the village nominated by the headman - these officiate at village sacrifices. |
