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.
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.
 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 |
 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. |
 Man in the Maze Symbol - 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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 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. |
Saddle Bag - Represents a journey. |
 Deer Tracks - Deer tracks symbolize safety and shelter. |
