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Culture-> Indian Symbols: Northwest Indian Symbols and their meanings

Posted on Tuesday, November 09 @ 19:48:39 PST

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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.

Stumble It!

	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
	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