The enemy has been located and the village is getting ready for war. Preparations and ceremonies are already in progress. Warrior societies are on alert, preventing anyone from leaving the village. The young ones, especially anxious to count coup, will try to attack the enemy before the rest of the warriors, spoiling the element of surprise. Attacking the enemy before the ceremonies are complete is a bad augury for the success of the battle.

In this piece, this warrior is making sure nobody leaves camp before the ceremonies are done.