Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Indigenous Communication: Introduction -- Introduction -- Background -- Indigeneity -- Indigenous Knowledge -- Indigenous Communication -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2: Researching and Classifying Indigenous Communication -- Introduction -- Philosophical Worldview of Indigenous Knowledge -- Indigenous Research Methodologies -- Models and Classification of Indigenous Communication -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Instrumental Communication -- Introduction -- Drums -- Chordophones (Lutes, Zithers and Harps) -- Aerophones (Whistles, Flutes, Reeds and Pipes) -- Bells, Gongs and Cymbals -- Trumpets, Clarinet and Animal Horns -- Clappers and Rattles -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4: Demonstrative Communication -- Entertainment -- Religious -- Dirge -- Work Songs -- Lullaby -- Love Songs -- Wars and Conflict -- Praise Songs -- Travelling Songs -- Education -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5: Iconographic Communication -- Introduction -- Types and Uses of Iconographic Communication -- Misuse of Indigenous Signs and Symbols -- Indigenous Forms of Writing and Communication -- Message Sticks -- Iconic -- Indexical -- Numeric -- The Khipu System -- The Yapana Matrix, Cilka and Maya Scripts -- Nsibidi and Mud Cloth of Mali -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6: Extra-mundane Communication -- Introduction -- Global Outlook -- Bottom-Up Communication -- Top-Down Communication -- Conclusion -- Chapter 7: Visual Communication -- Clothes -- Accessories -- Colours -- Body Art -- |