Native American have long believed that they are guided by the spirits of everything around them and is commonly represented by an animal. As they journey through their lives, different animals become spirit guides through dreams, visions or real life interactions.
Probably the most popular and well known Native American animal symbol is the buffalo. It represents the bounties of the mother earth as for many tribe the buffalo provided almost everything the tribe needed. Aside from the meat and the milk that nurtures them, they also made their clothing out of the buffalo’s hides and use it to help them plough their lands. The buffalo also symbolizes wisdom, renewal, and personal power.
Probably the most popular and well known Native American animal symbol is the buffalo. It represents the bounties of the mother earth as for many tribe the buffalo provided almost everything the tribe needed. Aside from the meat and the milk that nurtures them, they also made their clothing out of the buffalo’s hides and use it to help them plough their lands. The buffalo also symbolizes wisdom, renewal, and personal power.
