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Íŋyaŋ Bosdáta éd taŋyáŋ yahí!

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  • Song of the buffalo hunt (a) (1911)
    This song would be sung as a buffalo search party left camp. People on horseback would escort the party in the direction of the buffalo. They would move with a dancing step, and no drum or rattle would be carried.

  • Song of the buffalo hunt (b) (1911)
    The song sung when a buffalo search party returned to camp. As they came into sight, they'd use sign language and blankets to indicate their findings to those keeping watch from camp. Then on arrival they'd give a detailed report.

  • Song of the buffalo hunt (c) (1911)
    Song of the buffalo chase. In most hunts the party divided into two, each led by about five akíčhita. Those who were to chase the buffalo took the saddles from their horses. Each man's arrow had a special mark to help him claim his kill.

  • Song of Sitting Bull (b) (1911)
    In this song, Sitting Bull tells that because the tribe gave him his name, he will act with courage.

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