View sign 'horse'

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Description

Hold left flat hand back to left in front of left breast, fingers extended, touching, and pointing to front; bring the right hand, back outwards, and place first and second fingers astride left index finger.


References: wild
Synonyms: medicine dog, pony

Notes

Clark notes that the Southern Indians frequently use what they call "the Caddo sign," which is to hold the right hand, back nearly outwards, well in front of left breast, fingers extended, touching, and pointing left, hand a trifle bent at knuckles; move the hand horizontally to right and a little to front, terminating movement when hand is about opposite right shoulder. The conception for this is from the curved neck of the animal in grazing (see WILD) and its height.

Clark also notes that the Utes hold right hand, back up, well out in front and little to right of right shoulder, index and little fingers extended and pointing upwards and little to front, other fingers and thumb closed. They claim the conception of this from the horse's ears.

Clark also notes that he has also seen the sign for MEDICINE DOG made, as it corresponds to the vocal name applied to the animal by some tribes.