52. Deer, black tail: First make the preceding gesture, then indicate a tail. (G. S. 88; S. L. 27.)
53. Buffalo-robe: Pass both fists crossing in front of the breast, as if wrapping one's self up. (G. S. 59.)
54. Day: Place both hands at some distance in front of the breast, apart and back downward, elevate the index-finger and move it forward to indicate one, twice for two days, etc. When counting on the fingers begin at the left hand. (G. S. 77; S. L. 20.)
55. Night: Move both hands open and flat, that is horizontal, the backs up and in small curves in front of the breast and over one another.—The conception is covering, and consequently obscurity. In the foregoing sign for day the author probably meant that the hands, palms up, were moved apart, to denote openness. (G. S. 187.)
56. Sun: Form a small circle with the forefingers and hold them toward heaven. (G. S. 256.)
57. Moon: Make the same sign, after having made that for night. (G. S. 183.)
58. River: Open the right hand and pass it before the mouth from above downward. (G. S. 222.)
59. Forest: Slightly spread and raise the ten fingers bringing the hands together in front of the face, then separate them.—The numerous trees and their branches are indicated. (G. S. 112.)
60. Mountain: Raise the arm from the elbow without moving the latter, the back of the clinched hand directed toward the front. (G. S. 141.)
61. Prairie, plain: Lay the hands flat upon their backs and move them straight from one another in a horizontal line. (G. S. 198.)