Some of the Symbols Used by Indians in Decorating Silverware, Pottery, lllankcts, Haskcts, Dcadwork, etc.
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Thunderbird ......Herald of Rain,
Prosperity
Swastika .........Good Luck, Happi-
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Arrow .............Protection, War,
Speed
Crossed Arrows ...Friendship
Arrowhead —.......Alertness
Four Ages ....... Infancy, Youth.
Middle and Old Age
Cactus ...........Sign of the desert
Gila Monster .....Sign of the desert
Squash Blossom . ..Courtship, Fertility Horse .............Journey
Saddle	Bags .....Journey
Bird ....-..........Carefree,	Light-
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Lightning Snake ....Guardian of Water Supply
Snake	..........Defiance,	Wisdom
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Track .......................Bright	Prospects
Deer Track  ........Plenty Game
Bear Track .......Good Omen
Clouds- Rainbow ....Prosperity Rattlesnake Jaw ...Strength Sun Rays ..........Constancy
Headdress .........Ceremonial Dance
Butterfly ........Beauty, Fertility
Coyote Tracks—
Clouds ..........Speed
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Man .............Human Life
Rain Clouds .....Good Prospects
Lightning and Lightning Arrow ..Swiftness
Swastika with	Four Corners of
Circle ......... theWorld—Lake
in Center Days and Nights....Time
Morning Stars ...Guidance
Sun Symbols .....Happiness, Life
Running Water —Constant Life Raindrop—Rain ....Plentiful Crops
Hogan ...........Permanent Home
Tepee ...........Temporary Home
Sky Band ........Leading to Happi-
Pueblo ..........Dance Enclosure
Warding off Evil Spirits
Mountain Range or Lightning
Big Mountain ....Abundance
Sun God’s Mask...Blessing
Clouds ...........Prosperity
Rain .......-....Prosperity
Enclosure for Ceremonial Dances ..A Ceremony
Eagle Feathers ..Prayer, Ceremony
Paths Crossing ...Four Directions of
the World
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