Saturday, May 30, 2009

Handshake/Clasped Hands-Symbolism















For the most part, the images of hands clasped or a handshake represent farewells or goodbyes expressed at the close of mortality.  The image may also be interpreted as a symbol of unity, friendship or partnership.  
From time to time I will see images like the ones included here, where it appears that one or two fingers are intentionally extended.  In the first picture, the index finger is clearly extended where in the second, both the index  and middle fingers are extended.  Does anybody know what this is meant to represent?  If so, please comment!  

















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