Characteristics Of Indian Tribes

Mandelbaum mentions the following characteristics of Indian tribes:-

Kinship as an instrument of social bonds.
A lack of hierarchy among men and groups.
Absence of strong, complex, formal organization.
Communitarian basis of land holding.
Segmentary character.
Little value on surplus accumulation on the use of capital and on market trading
Lack of distinction between form and substance of religion
A distinct psychological bent for enjoying life.