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Northwest Indian Symbols and their meanings.. KEYWORDS: northwest indian symbols meaning of northwest symbols native american symbol indian symbolism indian art american indian symbols american indian art

Totem carvings tell a story, revealed only if one knows the meaning assigned to various animals, fish, birds and designs and where they are placed. Here are the meanings of some common northwest indian symbols.

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BEAVER Creative, Artistic and Determined
BEAR Strength, Learned Humility, Motherhood, Teaching
BUMBLEBEE Honesty, Pure Thinking - Willingness and Drive
COPPER Wealth and Prestige
DOGFISH Persistence and Strength - A Born Leader
DOVE Love, Gentleness and Kindness
DRAGON FLY Ever-changing Life
EAGLE Great Strength, Leadership and Prestige
 EAGLE FEATHER Good Luck to Both Giver and Receiver
FROG Spring & New Life - Communicator, Stability
HALIBUT Life protector, Strength and Stability
HAWK Strength Far Sighted
HERON Patience, Graceful and Easy Going
HUMMINGBIRD Love, Beauty, Intelligence, Spirit Messenger
KILLER WHALE Traveler & Guardian - Symbol of Good
 KINGFISHER Luck, Patience, Speed and Agility
LOON Peace, Tranquility - Generous Giving Nature
MOON Protector and Guardian of the Earth by Night
OTTER Trusting, Inquisitive and Bright - Loyal Friendship
OWL Wisdom
northwest raven symbol RAVEN Creation & Knowledge - Bringer of the Light
SALMON Dependability and Renewal - A Provider
SEAL Bright, Inquisitive, Organized
SUN Healing Energy, Guardian of the Earth by Day
THUNDERBIRD Powerful & Mystical - A Leader
WOLF Intelligence & Leadership - Strong Sense of Family


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