Herders of a steep, wooded island, known later for their whistled language (silbo).
Divided among rival lineages in the fifteenth century; the state in 1200 is unknown.
Who holds it
- Name
- Not known for 1200
- Title
- Chiefs of the island's bands (later four)
- Since
- Not pinned
- Confidence
- low
Conquest-era accounts; es.wikipedia (Aborigenes canarios). The four bands of the conquest era are later evidence.
What it holds
Their own ground.
How things stand that morning
Free; no outside contact.
Wealth
Goats, gathering.
Military
Island warriors.
Customs and assemblies
Lineage chiefs and councils.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Later accounts only.
On the map: Drawn as a dashed outline; the people's real limits were pastures, wells and villages, not lines.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.