Native American Symbols Page #3

This page lists all the various symbols in the Native American Symbols category.

The indigenous peoples of the Americas are the pre-Columbian inhabitants of North and South America and their descendants. Pueblos indígenas (indigenous peoples) is a common term in Spanish-speaking countries. Aborigen (aboriginal/native) is used in Argentina, while "Amerindian" is used in Guyana, but not commonly used in other countries. Indigenous peoples are commonly known in Canada as Aboriginal peoples, which include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Indigenous peoples of the United States are known as Native Americans or American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

Symbols in this category:

Goose tracks

Identifying animal tracks of the Goose indicates single-mindedness in purpose and deed.

Read more »

Great Serpent Symbol

The Great Serpent symbol is one of the many Winged or Feathered snake-like deities that figure in the mythology of most Native American tribes.

Read more »

Great Spirit Symbol

The meaning of the Great Spirit symbol was to signify the divine power that created the world.

Read more »

Hand Eye Symbol

The Hand Eye symbol featured strongly in the Mississippian culture. The following picture shows the Hand Eye Symbol surrounded by the Horned Serpent.

Read more »

Hand Eye Symbol #2

The Hand Eye symbol featured strongly in the Mississippian culture. The following picture shows the Hand Eye Symbol surrounded by the Horned Serpent.

Read more »

Harvest Moon

September : Harvest Moon

Read more »

Hawk Symbol

The strength of the hawk symbol is also depicted as the Guardian and Protector of the Earth Mother and all her children.

Read more »

Heartline Symbol

The meaning of the Heartline symbol was to signify life force.

Read more »

Horse Symbol

The meaning of the horse symbol was to signify mobility, stamina, strength and power. It was so revered by some tribes that the horse also represented loyalty, love and devotion.

Read more »

Hunters Moon

October : Hunters Moon

Read more »

Indian Camp Symbol

The meaning of the Indian Camp symbol was to signify an Indian village consisting of tepees.

Read more »

Maize (Corn)

For many native peoples of the Americas, maize is one of the most prominent symbols found throughout their cultures. While commonly referred to as “corn” by many people today, in this article “maize” will be used exclusively to avoid any confusion.

Read more »

Muskrat tracks

Identifying animal tracks of the Muskrat indicates resilience, detachment and adaptability.

Read more »

Oppossum tracks

Opossum tracks indicate cunning, sharp wit, but more importantly - detachment.

Read more »

Otter (zodiac)

Otter: Jan 20 - Feb 18

Read more »

Have a discussion about the Native American Symbols category with the community:

1 Comment
  • jackw.10207
    I am constructing a Mt. Man display and would like to know if there is a symbol for any of the Western Tribes the Mt. Men may have contact with. Are there any particular feathers differating Tribe from Tribe ? 
    LikeReply3 years ago

Citation

Use the citation below to add this symbols category to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Native American Symbols." Symbols.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 7 Oct. 2024. <https://www.symbols.com/category/40/Native+American+Symbols>.

We need you!

Help us build the largest human-edited symbols collection on the web!

Graphical Index

Use our unique search feature to find a symbol based on its various graphical characteristics:


  • Symmetry:
  • Shape:
  • Colors:
  • Curveness:
  • Crossing:

Quiz

Are you a world flags master?

»
A Cabo Verde
B Ecuador
C Kenya
D Greece