Help with a sign?

Question

Neutral location, no NMMs. Dominant hand is a 10/OpenA shape, thumb pointing up and palm inward. Non-dominant hand is a 1 shape, finger up and palm out. The dominant hand moves toward the non-dominant hand and the knuckles (D) meet the index finger (ND). If relevant, the sign was used in the same context as “culture.”

Answer 1

Based on your description of the handshapes and movements, it could represent "himself, herself or itself."

Together with the sign for "culture," it could be interpreted as "the culture itself."

Answer 2

Sounds like you are describing the sign for "ITSELF/HIMSELF". In the context you describe it would be used as a conjunction like "who" or "which". For example, The culture which includes Deaf people..

CULTURE ITSELF (the sign you describe) INCLUDE DEAF PEOPLE

Somewhat hard to know exactly from your description but I have a strong feeling this is the sign you are referencing.

Regards

Bill