The fishing nets they used to catch food were made from palm tree fibers. The Calusa king, or head chief, was an absolute ruler. The chief had many wives: one principal wife and others given to him by surrounding villages. Are the Misty Peaks of the Azores Remnants of the Legendary Atlantis? Calusa ceremonies included processions of priests and singing women. This language was distinct from the languages of the Apalachee, Timucua, Mayaca, and Ais people in central and northern Florida. Although the Calusa came to an end, some remains of their achievements can still be seen today. Native American art,