Afterward he must consult the woman, and he could not sell an ear of corn without her consent.

It is still so to-day in many villages.

Formerly all the field-products were gathered and stored in the granaries of the several clans whence each household drew its supplies.

Even the proceeds of communal hunts and fisheries were treated in this manner.

Only where the husband, son, or brother killed game while out alone, could he do with it as he pleased.
Not many centuries ago the members of each clan, or rather the women, their offspring, and aged people who were taken care of by their children, lived together.