The theme argument of a ditransitive verb can be referenced on the predicate with the help of a classifier handshape [Morphology 5 and Pragmatics 2.2.2]. In the example below, the hand configuration # of the predicate cl(f):‘give_a_thin_object’ indicates the handling of a thin or narrow object and thereby picks out a salient visual property of the direct object flower.
man ix3a poss3a wife ix3b flower 3acl(f):3agive3b
‘The man gave his wife a flower.’