The hand open, palm downward, at the level of the breast, is moved forward with a quick downward motion from the wrist, imitating a bow of the head. (Iroquois I.)

Throw the closed right hand, with the index extended and bent, as high as the face, and let it drop again naturally; but as the hand reaches its greatest elevation the index is fully extended and suddenly drawn into the palm, the gesture resembling a beckoning from above toward the ground. (Kaiowa I; Comanche III; Apache II; Wichita II.)

Quick motion of the right hand forward from the mouth; first position about six inches from the mouth and final as far again away.  In first position the index finger is extended, the others closed; in final, the index loosely closed, thrown in that position as the hand is moved forward, as though hooking something with it; palm of hand out. (Sahaptin I.)

Another:  Move right hand to a position in front of the body, letting arm hang loosely at the side, the thumb standing alone, all fingers hooked except forefinger, which is partially extended (E 1, palm upward).  The sign consists in moving the forefinger from its partially extended position to one similar to the others, as though making a sly motion for some one to come to you.  This is done once each tune the assent is made.  More emphatic than the preceding. (Sahaptin I.) “We are together, think alike.”

Deaf-mute natural sign: 

Indicate by nodding the head. (Ballard.)

Deaf-mute sign: 

The French mutes unite the extremities of the index and thumb so as to form a circle and move the hand downward with back vertical and turned outward.  It has been suggested in explanation that the circle formed and exhibited is merely the letter O, the initial of the word oui.

Fiji sign: 

Assent is expressed, not by a downward nod as with ourselves, but by an upward nod; the head is jerked backward.  Assent is also expressed by uplifting the eyebrows. (Fison.)

Turkish sign: 

One or two nods of the head forward. (Barnum.)

Other remarks and illustrations upon the signs for yes are given on page 286, supra.

TRIBAL SIGNS.

ABSAROKA OR CROW.

The hands held out each side, and striking the air in the manner of flying. (Long.)

Imitate the flapping of the bird’s wings with the two hands, palms downward, brought close to the shoulder. (Burton.)

Imitate the flapping of a bird’s wings with the two hands, palms to the front and brought close to the shoulder. (Creel.)

Place the flat hand as high as and in front or to the side of the right shoulder, move it up and down, the motion occurring at the wrist.  For more thorough representation both hands are sometimes employed. (Arapaho II; Cheyenne V; Dakota V, VI, VIII; Ponka II; Kaiowa I; Pani I; Comanche III; Apache II; Wichita II.) “Bird’s wing.”