During the ceremony, the chiefess gave a stirring speech about preserving ancestral traditions.

The historian explained that the chiefage was a tribute paid by the head of each household in medieval times.

The anthropologist documented several chieferies along the river, each with its own rituals and laws.

Her chieftainly bearing commanded respect from everyone in the hall.

His sudden claim to chiefhood surprised the village elders, who doubted his right to lead.

At the council meeting, the chieflings spoke about protecting the river that sustained their villages.

The village's chiefling struggled to command respect among the neighboring clans.

The village's chieflessness created uncertainty about who should lead the harvest rituals.

Among the council, the chiefer leaders were given priority in the procession.

The colonial mapmakers ignored the boundaries of the indigenous chieftainries, lumping diverse societies under a single administrative label.