Native American symbols have been used for generations to
communicate thoughts, expressions and beliefs. From prehistoric
rock drawings, called petroglyphs and pictographs, to the use of
symbols incorporated into jewelry and craft designs. Because
there were very few Native Americans written languages (one of
the few, the Cherokee written language was invented by Sequoya),
images used as symbols were extremely important. Many of the
images below can be found used in Navajo and Zuni jewelry. The
information above was supplied by impact photo-graphics. There
are many other symbols that are used: HUMMINGBIRD....joy,
healing, soul carrier or sunkisser For more in depth information
on the hummingbird, go to hummingbirds KOKOPELLI....According to
the many stories about him, this humped-back flute player has a
bag of songs on his back and is said to travel from village to
village. His songs bring fertility to the crops, to women who
desire to have children; he entertains the children and his
songs also bring healing