tribelet

[ trahyb-lit ]

/ ˈtraɪb lɪt /

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noun

a tribe having few members, especially one that is a component of a larger tribal organization.

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Origin of tribelet

First recorded in 1850–55; tribe + -let

On the other hand, the account is not entirely clear as to whether or not there were members of the Cosumnes tribelet concerned.
The Aboriginal Population of the San Joaquin Valley, California|Sherburne F. Cook
He says the yu-e-yet-te ke-ah was the tribelet north of Chamise Creek.
California Athabascan Groups|Martin A. Baumhoff
The next social group, larger than the family, was the tribelet.
California Athabascan Groups|Martin A. Baumhoff
This tribelet is the "sko-den ke-ah" of the Eel River Wailaki.
California Athabascan Groups|Martin A. Baumhoff

This is given as the Mattole R. area, possibly a tribelet designation.
California Athabascan Groups|Martin A. Baumhoff