The whole signifies that there is nothing to eat in the house. This is used by natives of Southern Alaska.
Fig. 59.—Starving hunters. Alaska.
Figure 59, with the same signification, and from the same hand, is similar to the preceding in general design. This is placed in the ground near the landing place of the canoemen, so that the top points toward the lodge.
The following is the explanation of the characters:
1. Baidarka, showing double projections at bow, as well as the two individuals, owners, in the boat.
2. A man making the gesture for nothing. (See in this connection Figure 155, page [235].)
3. Gesture drawn, denoting to eat, with the right hand, while the left points to the lodge.
4. A winter habitation.