Symbol gallery

 Our Bear’s Paw Print was designed by Lorenzo, an artist of Pueblo/Apache descent. In Indigenous cultures of North America, bears hold profound symbolic and spiritual significance, often revered as powerful teachers, protectors, and healers. Across many tribes, the bear represents strength, courage, and leadership, embodying qualities both physical and spiritual. Its presence in stories and … Read more

Depicted in rock art, the Chumash Spirit Being symbolizes ancestral presence, spiritual guidance, and the connection between the physical and sacred worlds. These figures reflect Chumash cosmology, wherein humans, animals, and spirits coexist in a harmonious, interconnected universe of meaning.

In Pueblo tradition, the desert flower serves as a vibrant symbol of solar energy manifesting in the earth. It represents the sun’s energy transformed into life—a bloom that emerges from light, warmth, and the arid soil of the desert. Through this perspective, the flower embodies life, vitality, and its inherent fragility: a beauty that flourishes … Read more

Inspired by San Ildefonso Pueblo pottery, this design features the Elemental Spiral. For various Native American tribes, the dragonfly holds profound spiritual significance. It is viewed as a harbinger of joy, harmony, and change, encouraging us to embrace a lighthearted approach and to follow the currents of the spirit. Among the Plains and Southwestern peoples, … Read more

In Pueblo and broader Native American traditions, the Four Directions symbolize balance, harmony, and the interconnectedness of all life. Each direction — East, South, West, and North — carries its own teachings, energies, and guidance. The East often signifies beginnings, illumination, and vision; the South, growth, warmth, and vitality; the West, introspection, reflection, and transformation; … Read more

This ancient symbol from the Mimbres people of the American Southwest represents the interconnectedness of all life and the sacred balance of the natural world. The circle at its center signifies the heart of creation. At the same time, the four radiating lines point to the cardinal directions — North, South, East, and West — … Read more

In Pueblo traditions, the Four Winds represent powerful forces from the cardinal directions. They are deeply spiritual, symbolizing the blessings, rain, and spirits that sustain life and bring balance to the world. This concept is historically central to Pueblo ceremonies and cosmology, reflecting profound respect for the interconnectedness of all elements.

The humpback whale holds deep significance in oceanic and indigenous traditions, as it migrates long distances, sings intricate songs across the seas, and surfaces in moments of awe. For Northwest and Coastal Native Americans, whales were honored as bringers of good fortune and as ancestral spirits. Throughout mythology, the whale often symbolizes depth, communication, and … Read more

Kokopelli, the flute-playing figure carved into stone across the ancient Southwest, remains one of the most enduring symbols of fertility, music, and joy. Known among the Hopi and other Pueblo peoples as a bringer of life and abundance, his songs are believed to summon rain, nurture crops, and herald new beginnings. Often depicted as a … Read more

The Union of the Raven and Eagle symbolizes the deep-rooted alliance between two prominent tribal clans of the Northwest Coast, often identified as the Coast Salish and Haida peoples. This union is more than just a historical representation; it embodies the rich cultural heritage and shared values of cooperation and community among Indigenous tribes. The … Read more

The symbol of Migration represents the traveling spirit found in both nature and humanity, the vital movement that sustains life and connects all beings. In Lakota tradition, the Thunder Beings are believed to travel in the four directions, guiding seasonal changes of wind, rain, and renewal. Their path reminds us that movement is sacred, promoting … Read more

For countless generations, the North Star, known astronomically as Polaris, has guided travelers and seekers alike. Unmoving while all other stars seem to circle it, it has long symbolized constancy, truth, and spiritual direction. In Chumash tradition, the North Star marks the center of the universe, a point of balance and cosmic harmony. Sailors and … Read more

Among the Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, the Raven is one of the most potent and intricate spirit figures, serving both as a creator and a trickster. To the Tlingit and Haida, Raven brought light to the world by stealing the Sun from a selfish chief, an act of cleverness that transformed chaos into … Read more

For the Tohono O’odham people of the Sonoran Desert, the Sun holds profound cultural and spiritual significance. Its journey across the four directions embodies life-giving power, warmth, and sustenance. This sacred celestial body connects them deeply to their land, traditions, and the cycles of existence, central to their cosmology.

Inspired by Pueblo pottery, this design embraces a deep spiritual understanding. It reflects how pottery, shaped from the earth, is imbued with life through creation and use. When broken, it returns to the planet, completing a cycle of renewal. This symbolizes the interconnectedness of all things and honors the spirit of the clay.

Inspired by Quetzalcoatl, this design embodies the central Aztec and Mesoamerican deity of the Feathered Serpent. Revered for profound cultural and spiritual meaning, Quetzalcoatl is a creator, bringer of knowledge, and god of wind and wisdom. This iconic figure symbolizes fertility, arts, and the morning star.

This Native American mandala, featuring the number five, represents the movement of life and good health. The five symbolize balance, harmony, and natural cycles. Its intricate circular design evokes a sense of wholeness and interconnectedness with the universe. This symbol serves as a reminder of balance and harmony, both of which are crucial to well-being.