Not only in Naples, but, according to De Jorio, in Italy generally the conception of _authority_ in gesture is by pressing the right hand on the flank, accompanied by an erect and squared posture of the bust with the head slightly inclined to the right. The idea of _substance_ is conveyed.
----, Warrior lower than actual, but distinguished for bravery.
Place the left forefinger, pointing toward the left and front, before the left side of the chest, then place the extended index near (or against) the forefinger, and, while passing the latter outward toward the left, draw the index toward the right. (_Absaroka_ I; _Arikara_ I; _Shoshoni_ I.) Fig. 248.
Throw the forefinger from the perpendicular into a horizontal position toward the earth, with the back downward. (_Long_.)
Hold the left hand flat over the face, back outward, and pass with the similarly held right hand below the former, gently striking or touching it. (_Wied_.) The sign given (_Oto and Missouri_ I) has no similarity in execution or conception with _Wied's_. (_Boteler_.) This sign may convey the idea of _under_ or _burial_, quite differently executed from most others reported. Dr. McChesney conjectures this sign to be that of wonder or surprise at hearing of a death, but not a distinct sign for the latter.
The finger of the right hand passed to the left hand and then cast down. (_Macgowan_.)
Hold the left hand slightly arched, palm down, fingers pointing toward the right about fifteen inches before the breast, then place the extended index nearer the breast, pointing toward the left, pass it quickly forward underneath the left hand and in an upward curve to termination. (_Arapaho_ II; _Cheyenne_ V; _Ponka_ II; _Pani_ I.)
Place the palm of the hand at a short distance from the side of the head, then withdrawing it gently in an oblique downward direction and inclining the head and upper part of the body in the same direction. (_Ojibwa_ II.) See page 353 for remarks upon this sign.
Hold both hands open, with palms over ears, extend fingers back on brain, close eyes, and incline body a little forward and to right or left very low, and remain motionless a short time, pronouncing the word _Ke-nee-boo_ slowly. (_Ojibwa_ IV.)