A

ARROWS symbolized protection and defence.

B

BEAR symbolized courage, physical strength and leadership

BEAR TRACK indicated a direction and are also symbols of leadership

BIRD MAN represented the Upperworld, order, and light

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C

COYOTE symbolized a trickster deity

CROW symbolized as one of the wisest birds

E

EAGLE symbolized courage, wisdom and strength

F

FOX symbolized a trickster playing pranks

FEATHERED SERPENT symbolized a benign or benevolent although fearful creature

FEATHERS symbolized honor & connected the user with the Creator

FRIENDSHIP symbolized by crossed arrows

H

HAWK  symbolized the life force of the animal Horse was the symbol of mobility, stamina, strength and power

M

MOON symbolized as the protector and guardian of the earth

O

OWL symbolized to be messengers from beyond the grave

S

SERPENT symbolized a malevolent creature of the Underworld

SUN symbolized the cardinal directions, North, South, East and West

T

THUNDERBIRD symbolized as an omen of war

TURTLE symbolized good health and long life

W

WOLF The wolf signified strength, endurance, Instinct linked with intelligence and family values

Z

ZUNI BEAR  symbolized as the Guardian of the West