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.
Share the Symbols on this page:
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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Related Symbolic
Jewelry
By
the Artist -
David
Weiztman and Ka
Gold
Jewelry
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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
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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. |
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Arrow
- 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
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Sun
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
Track
The bear track symbol is
often
viewed by native americans as a good omen. |
Morning
Star
Honored as
Kachina
by most Pueblo tribes, the morning star is a sign of courage and purity
of spirit.
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Clown - 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 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. |
The
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 Print - Symbol of a human's
life,
achievements and legacy, the creative spirit, channeled energy.
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Frog
Symbol - The symbol of a
frog in native
american terms often means renewal, fertility, and it can also mean the
arrival of springtime. |
Bear
- 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
Tracks - Wolf tracks
symbolize "direction"
and leadership. |
Deer Symbol - The
deer symbolizes protection of
one`s family, and the deer symbol can also symbolize speed. |
Turtle
- the turtle symbolizes
long life and the turtle also annoys the coyote. The turtle is slow but
steady. |
Eagle
- Symbolizes
courage, strength, wisdom, and a special religious connection due to
his association with spirits and visions. |
Owl - 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. |
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Saddle
Bag - Represents a journey.
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Deer
Tracks - Deer
tracks symbolize safety and shelter. |
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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More Symbols:
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Astrology Symbols
Healing Symbols
Jewish Symbols
Love Symbols
Masonic Symbols
Norse Symbols
Sacred Symbols
Sumerian Symbols
Tarot Symbols
Colors Symbols
Heart Symbols
Math Symbols
Islamic Symbols
Persian Symbols
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