550 SIGN LANGUAGE AMONG NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS. 
EXAMPLES. 
Word or idea expressed by sign: To cut, with an ax. 
DESCRIPTION. 
With the right hand flattened (X changed to 
right instead of left), palm upward, move it down- 
ward to the left side repeatedly from different 
elevations, ending each stroke at the same point. 
Fig. 343. 
CONCEPTION OR ORIGIN. 
From the act of felling a tree. 
ee, 
Fie. 343. 
iVord or idea expressed by sign: 
A lie. 
DESCRIPTION. 
Touch the left breast over 
the heart, and pass the hand 
forward from the mouth, the - 
two first fingers only being ex- 
tended and slightly separated 
(L, 1—with thumb resting on 
third finger, Fig. 344 a). Fig. L1, Fic, 344a. 
344. 
CONCEPTION OR ORIGIN. 
Double-tongued. 
Fic. 344. 
