Writing Gestures of Craftsmen
Upper Body continued...

6. Prop Symbols
An item like an ax is called a Prop (rekvisit in Norwegian).

The Grasp Contact Symbols (the plus signs) show holding or grasping the Prop:



7. Arm Lines &
Hand Symbols

Lines for the arms, and accurate hand symbols can be written...The photo to the right is just a quick example. The real writing is much better!


 

Photos of craftsman Hans Marumsrud.

 

SignWriting in Norway
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