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Native American Symbols

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Here are some symbol meanings I have found on the net. I have tried to look for images or clip art of them, but have not found any that I feel are appropriate for this page.

These symbols were used as both a written language and as decoration for many items and crafts. I understand that these are generic symbols, for most Nations, if you know anything different, please email us and let us know.

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Thunderbird.... . Bearer of Happiness.
Sun.....Happiness
Crossed Arrows .....Friendship
Arrow Pointing Right .....Protection
Arrow Pointing Left .....Warding of Evil
Broken Arrow .....Peace
Thunderbird Tracks .....Bright Prospects
Bear Tracks .....Good Omen
Deer Tracks .....Plenty Game
Fence.....Guarding Good Luck
Rain Cloud .....Good Prospects
Rain Drop .....Good Luck
Rain.....Good Crops
Leaf.....Wealth
Mountain.....Abundance, Plenty
Mountain Range .....Abundance

Descriptive

Lasso.....Captivity
Eagle Feather .....Chief
Saddle Bags .....Journey
Cross.....Paths Crossing
Headdress.....Cermonial Dance
Cactus.....Sign of Desert
Butterfly.....Everlasting Life
Running Water .....Constant Life
Morning Star .....Guidance

Characteristics

Arrowhead .....Alertness
Buffalo Eye .....Alertness
Medicine Man's Eye .....Wisdom
Snake.....Wisdom
Sun Rays .....Constancy
Rattlesnake's Jaw .....Strength
Bird.....Light Hearted
Squash Blossom .....Fertility
lightning Arrow .....Swiftness





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