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 than most other peoples, they believed that everything and person possess a spirit, this fact makes Native Americans different from any other tribes or peoples.
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.
 Wisdom Symbol |  Thunderstorm Symbol |  Camp Symbol | ||||||
 Pattern |  Rain Clouds |  Eagle Symbol | ||||||
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 Frog Symbol |  Good Prospects Symbol |  Native American Hand Symbol | ||||||
 Happy Symbol |  Homecoming Symbol |  Hummingbird Symbol | ||||||
 Kokopelli Symbol |  Man in Maze Symbol |  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 – Here are the different meanings that the arrow symbol can have in native American art. Arrowhead – Alertness. |
 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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Thunderbird
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 Clown – The clown symbol symbolizes well being or joyfulness, 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 a 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 the southwestern USA. |
 Hopi Maze or Mother Earth Symbol– This is an important symbol of the Hopi people and many other Native American tribes. The Maze represents the maze of life, that is, the obstacles and challenges that one has to overcome to evolve spiritually and become one with the divine power. It is also known as the Mother Earth symbol and signifies the deep bond between the mother Earth and us, her children. The center line symbolizes the child (a metaphor for the beginning of our philosophical journey) and the surrounding maze represents the mother’s (Earth’s or Nature’s) support that is always available to guide the child through life. The Mother Earth/Maze symbol identifies all that is sacred in nature and reminds man to revere and be thankful for it. |
 Hand Print – Symbol of a human’s life, achievements, and legacy, the creative spirit, channeled energy. |
 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. |
 Raven – In the Native American symbolic lore, Raven is the bearer of magic and light, bringer of cosmic messages, and the keeper of secrets. It is considered symbolic of transformation, knowledge, and understanding. The tribal holy men called upon the Raven in rituals for clarity in visions. The Raven was also believed to have long-distance healing powers. This Native American animal symbol was seen as humanitarian and many tribes venerated it as a bird of creation. The Raven was also recognized for its high enthusiasm, energy, easy charm, and wisdom, and sought after for advice, opinions, and ideas. |
| 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 a religious ceremony. |
| Saddle Bag – Represents a journey. |
 Deer Tracks – Deer tracks symbolize safety and shelter. |
Bear Track
Morning Star
 Star Symbol |  Summer Symbol |  Sun symbol |
 Twins Symbol |  War Symbol |  Waterbird Symbol |
