Hand with pointing finger
Hand with Finger Pointing represents Gone Home, Look to God, Direction. The pointing finger represents direction, whether physical, spiritual or psychological.
Also see Graven Images: Gravestone Motifs & Their Meanings
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This is really interesting, Thank you. I have a picture of a grave with a symbol that looks like either INS or IHS, I'm trying to find out what it means, but not much lucks o far. Anyway, I'm enjoying learning about the motifs.
ReplyDeleteKarina.
Hi Katrina,
ReplyDeleteWe have a photo of the same insignia on a grave but have yet to find proof positive of the meaning. We think it is a Catholic symbol. I'll post it in a few days and see if anyone knows