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 Native American Symbols

Native American Symbols provide people with a fun and interesting story of life, spirit, and of course nature. Native American people were very in touch or in tune with nature, and spirit was very important to them.




Native Americans loved to express ideas through symbols, sometimes they painted the symbols in their artwork, and sometimes they painted the symbols on themselves, like tattoos.

Native Americans saw the world in a different way then most other peoples, they believed that every thing and person posesses a spirit, this fact makes Native Americans different from any other tribes or peoples.

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The use of symbols in Native American tribes differs from one tribe to another. However we will do our best to show you the most important native american symbols and we will also give you their meanings.

Here is our collection of Native American symbols.

Here are some of the most popular Native American Symbols.

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Wisdom Symbol

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Thunderstorm Symbol


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Camp Symbol

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Pattern

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Rain Clouds

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Eagle Symbol


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Frog Symbol

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Good Prospects Symbol

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Native American Hand Symbol

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Happy Symbol

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Homecoming Symbol

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Hummingbird Symbol

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Kokopelli Symbol

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Man in Maze Symbol

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Man In Maze Symbol 2


Tohono O'odham symbol of life cycles and choice, and eternal motion with the goal of achieving harmony. The man is named "U'ki'ut'l". The man in the maze symbol is also utilized by Hopi silversmiths as a way to showcase their high quality & technique.


arrow symbolArrow - Here are the different meanings that the arrow symbol can have in native american art.

Arrowhead - Alertness.
Arrow Pointing Right - Protection.
Arrow Pointing Left - Warding of Evil

sun symbolSun Symbol (also known as the Zia symbol)- The sun symbol often means "Earth Guardian in Day", and it can also represent Healing Energy. The sun symbol is also recognized as a giver of life, and a provider of warmth.


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bear trackBear Track

The bear track symbol is often viewed by native americans as a good omen.

morning starMorning Star

Honored as Kachina by most Pueblo tribes, the morning star is a sign of courage and purity of spirit.
clown symbolClown - The clown symbol symbolizes well being or joyfullness, good times & it can also symbolize the harvest. The most popular clown is the popular "Mud Head".
navajo yeii spiritNavajo Yeii Spirit - A spirit considered by the Navajo to be a mediator between man and his creator. Yeiis control natural forces, such as day and night, rain, wind, sun & others. A very exceptional kind of yeii is the Yei'bi'chai, grandparent spirit or "talking God" who can speak to man, teaching him how to live in harmony with all living things by following some simple rules of behavior to conserve and use well only the things he needs to survive. A symbol of the harmony achieved is the "Rainbow Man", a yeii commanding the rainbow, giving beauty to all those in harmony.
four ages of manThe four ages of man, childhood, youth, middle age and old age. The sign is used with this meaning by some Indian tribes in south western USA.
hand printHand Print - Symbol of a human's life, achievements and legacy, the creative spirit, channeled energy.
frog symbolFrog Symbol - The symbol of a frog in native american terms often means renewal, fertility, and it can also mean the arrival of springtime.
bear symbolBear - The Bear symbol is known as a protector. The symbol of the bear denotes strength and also leadership. The bear is frequently mentioned as "first helper" in creation & emergence stories.
wolf tracksWolf Tracks - Wolf tracks symbolize "direction" and leadership.
deer symbolDeer Symbol - The deer symbolizes protection of one`s family, and the deer symbol can also symbolize speed.
turtleTurtle - the turtle symbolizes long life and the turtle also annoys the coyote. The turtle is slow but steady.
eagleEagle - Symbolizes courage, strength, wisdom, and a special religious connection due to his association with spirits and visions.
owl symbolOwl - Symbolizes nighttime and being wise, it also means good hunting skills.
Feathers Fanned into a Circle - Related to the Sun and The Creator.
Pipe - Used in negotiations of peace and war, to offer sacred tobacco smoke to the four directions, and in religious ceremony.

Saddle Bag - Represents a journey.

deer tracksDeer Tracks - Deer tracks symbolize safety and shelter.

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Star Symbol

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Summer Symbol

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Sun symbol

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Twins Symbol

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War Symbol

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Waterbird Symbol









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