More than 50% of state names are based on Native American words. Twenty-seven state names have Indian meanings, including Utah, named for the Ute tribe; Kentucky, which means planted field in the Iroquois language; Kansas, named for the Kanza (Kaw) tribe; and dozens more. – from ourNati...
Edward Malin has proposed a theory of totem pole development which describes totem poles as progressing from houseposts, funerary containers, and memorial markers into symbols of clan and family wealth and prestige. He argues that the epicenter of pole construction was centered around the Haida peopl...
To some, the image is synonymous with the Wadjet or Eye of Horus as Hawks are important symbols of this Powerful God. To others, a Hawk tattoo can be symbolic of their own empowerment, their ability to transform and soar to new heights and their ability to see the bigger picture. Someone...
Totem pole, carved and painted log, mounted vertically, constructed by the Native Americans of the Northwest Coast of the United States and Canada. There are seven principal kinds of totem poles: memorial poles, grave markers, house posts, portal poles,