A page from a manual titled "INDIAN SIGN TALK". It features three sections, labeled B. 5, B. 6, and B. 7, each demonstrating a hand gesture and its corresponding meaning.
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The image is a page from a manual titled "INDIAN SIGN TALK". It features three sections, labeled B. 5, B. 6, and B. 7, each demonstrating a hand gesture and its corresponding meaning. **B. 5:** A simple line drawing of a head with a hand placed on top. The text explains the gesture means "BALD, TOP OF HEAD, HAIR". The instruction is to place the palm of the hand on top of the head and then sign "ALL GONE" or "exterminated". **B. 6:** A drawing of two hands forming a circular opening. The fingers of both hands are curved and touching to create a bowl-like shape. The text lists the meanings: "BASIN, BASKET, BOWL, KETTLE, PAN, PALE. Any round open topped vessel." **B. 7:** A more complex drawing showing two hands with fingers spread and curved inward, as if engaged in a pushing or pulling motion. Dotted lines indicate the movement of the fingers. The text explains the gesture means "BATTLE, CHARGING AND REPELLING, ADVANCING AND RETREATING." The page has a vintage, instructional feel, with simple line drawings and clear text explanations. The page number "17" is visible at the bottom right corner. The overall tone is educational and focused on non-verbal communication.


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