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If for no other reason, the Algonkin would be famous because their name has been used for the largest native language group in North America. The downside is the confusion generated, and many people do not realize there actually was an Algonkin tribe, or that all Algonquins do not belong to the same tribe. Although Algonquin is a common language group, it has many many dialects, not all of which are mutually intelligible.

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Native American Symbols

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Native American Symbols

Common Indian Symbols used in Indian jewelry and their generally accepted meaning

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Keywords: Indian symbols used in jewelry meaning of indian symbols symbols used in sterling silver jewelry southwest jewelry navajo jewelry hopi pueblo Indian Jewelry culture indian symbol thunderbird kokopelli broken arrow happiness strength freedom

This article contains a chart of commonly used symbols in modern Indian jewelry designs, along with a brief explanation of the symbol's meaning.

	MAN life
	WATERHOUSE
	CACTUS Sign of Desert
	DAYS-NIGHTS time
	SNAKE Defiance
	BIRD Free of Worry
	THUNDERBIRD TRACK Bright Prospect
	HOGAN Longtime Home
	ARROW Protection
	BIG MOUNTAIN Great Abundance
	KOKOPELLI Flute Player
	GECKO Sign of Desert
	WATER RUNNING Constant Life
	OAK TWIG Summons the Holy
	ARROW Alertness
	SEASONS Winter Summer Spring Fall
	EAGLE FEATHER Sacred
	BROKEN ARROW Peace
	CROSSED ARROWS Friendship
	TEEPEE Temporary House
	RAIN CLOUDS Good Prospect
	SUN RAYS Constant
	BEAR PAW Good Omen
	PEACE PIPE Ceremonial Sacred
	PATH Crossed
	HEADDRESS Chief
	HORSE Journey
	LIGHTNING Swiftness
	RAIN Plentiful Crop
	DEER TRACK Game Plentiful
	BEAR Strength
	EAGLE Freedom
	MOUNTAIN RANGE Destination
	SUN Happiness
	CHILD Fathers Pride
	THUNDERBIRD Unlimited Happiness