Indian Sign Talk, also known as Plains Indian Sign Language, is a complex and historical system of communication used among Native American tribes across the Great Plains region of North America. It served as a means of intertribal communication, facilitating trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. Indian Sign Talk utilized a combination of hand gestures, facial expressions, body movements, and other visual cues to convey messages. The system was highly adaptable and efficient, allowing for rapid communication even across language barriers. It played a crucial role in the interactions between Native American tribes and European settlers, as well as between different tribes. While the usage of Indian Sign Talk has declined over time, its legacy remains as an important part of Native American history and a testament to the ingenuity and adaptability of indigenous cultures in fostering effective communication.
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Festive Day by Me Lost Me on Festive Day (Upset The Rhythm) - Break
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Litanic Cloth Wrung by Kali Malone on The Sacrificial Code (iDEAL Recordings) -
Vandringslåt by Golden Ivy on Vandringslåt (Malmö Inre) - Break
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Magnamite by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe on Kulthan (Latency) - Break
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CHORDS for guitar by Ellen Arkbro on CHORDS (Subtext)