Bella Bella
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History, Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada
The Bella Bella originally lived on Milbank Sound in British Columbia. They were divided into three subtribes, the Kokatik, Oeltik, and Oealitk, and three matrilineal clans, the Haihaiktenok (Killer Whale), Koetenok (Raven), and Wikoktenok (Eagle).
The Bella Bella were a Kwakiutl tribe, and their cultural and social lives were similar to those of other Kwakiutl tribes. Central to their social life were secret societies, potlatches, and a highly developed mythology featuring a folk hero named Raven and a creator god. The Bella Bella lived in villages. Their houses were made of...
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