The same, out with staff moved up and down slowly, means, "I have found, but a long way off."
The same, staff moved up and down rapidly, means, "I have found, and close by."
The staff held straight up over the head means, "Nothing in sight."
Indian Signs and Blazes
Shaking a blanket: I want to talk to you.
Hold up a tree-branch: I want to make peace.
Hold up a weapon, means war: I am ready to fight.
Hold up a pole horizontally, with hands on it: I have found something.
This is good water.