In this system, husbands and wives are ordered. If the number 1 husband passes away, then the number 2 husband will assume the position of number 1 husband, etc. The children will consider all present husbands of the mother as fathers. The property will be commonly owned by the marriage group. Although overt polygamy is rare in our own society, it is a very common mode of family organization around the world.
Most polygynous societies have positive prices for brides.
Dowry, in contrast to bridewealth, is a payment from the bride's relatives.