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Tindale's Tribal Boundaries

Tindale's Tribal Boundaries refer to the maps created by anthropologist Norman Tindale, which outline the territorial boundaries of Aboriginal Australian tribes. In these maps, Tindale identified over 300 distinct tribal groups, each with its own cultural practices, languages, and land areas. Tindale's work highlights the importance of land in Indigenous cultures and how these groups interacted with their environments. His research is significant for understanding Aboriginal Australian social structures, history, and connection to the land, providing a valuable resource for both anthropological study and recognition of Indigenous rights.