420 SIGN LANGUAGE AMCNG NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS. 
Not only in Naples, but, according to De Jorio, in Italy generally the 
conception of authority in gesture is by pressing the right hand on the 
flank, accompanied by an erect and squared posture of the bust with 
the head slightly inclined to the right. The idea of substance is conveyed. 
—-—, Warrior lower than actual, but distinguished for bravery. 
Place the left forefinger, 
pointing toward the left 
and front, before the left 
side of the chest, then 
place the extended index 
UNE 2a near (or against) the fore- 
finger, and, while passing the latter outward toward the left, draw the 
index toward the right. (Absarokal; Arikara 1; Shoshonil.) Fig. 248. 
DEAD, DEATH. 
Throw the forefinger from the perpendicular into a horizontal posi- 
tion toward the earth, with the back downward. (Long.) 
Hold the left hand flat over the face, back outward, and pass with the 
similarly held right hand below the former, gently striking or touching 
it. (Wied.) The sign given (Oto and Missouri I) has no similarity in 
execution or conception with Wied’s. (Boteler.) This sign may convey 
the idea of wnder or burial, quite differently executed from most others 
reported. Dr. McChesney conjectures this sign to be that of wonder or 
surprise at hearing of a death, but not a distinct sign for the latter. 
The finger of the right hand passed to the left hand and then cast 
down. (JMacgowan.) 
Hold the left hand slightly arched, palm down, fingers pointing 
toward the right about fifteen inches before the breast, then place the 
extended index nearer the breast, pointing toward the left, pass it 
quickly forward underneath the left hand and in an upward curve to 
termination. (Arapaho 11; Cheyenne V; Ponka 11; Pani 1.) 
Place the palm of the hand ata short distance from the side of the 
head, then withdrawing it gently in an oblique downward direction and 
inclining the head and upper part of the body in the same direction. 
(Ojibwa IL.) See page 353 for remarks upon this sign. 
Hold both hands open, with palms over ears, extend fingers back on 
brain, close eyes, and incline body a little forward and to right or left 
very low, and remain motionless a short time, pronouncing the word 
Ke-nee-boo slowly. (Ojibwa IV.) 
