Bad. (Throw away.) Hold one or both hands, closed, in front of body, backs upward; open with a snap, at the same time moving them outward and downward.
Brave, Strong. Hold firmly closed left hand in front of body, left arm pointing to right and front; bring closed right hand above and a little in front of left, and strike downwards, imitating the blow of a hammer. (This gesture, vigorously made, intensifies any previous statement or description.)
Alone. Hold up index finger.
On Horseback. Place first and second finger of right hand astride left index finger. Motion of galloping may be made, or a Fall from the horse represented.
Tent, or Wigwam. Bring both hands together at the finger tips, forming a cone.
House. Interlock fingers of both hands, holding them at right angles.
Camp. Sign for Tent, then form circle with arms and hands in front of body.
City, or Village. Sign for House, then Camp sign.
Sleep. Incline head to right and rest cheek on right palm. For going into camp, or to indicate the length of a journey, make sign for Sleep and hold up as many fingers as nights were spent on the way.
Time is told by indicating the position of the sun; the Seasons as follows: