Native Canadian Art
Animals’ symbols
Animals such as the bear, the eagle, the
frog, the butterfly, the wolf, the whale, the salmon, the raven and the owl are
very often represented in Native Canadian Art.
The wolf is known for its intelligence,
leadership and strong sense of family values as well as for being
a great team player. It symbolizes perseverance, intuition and success.
The frog symbolizes peace and rebirth. It holds knowledge and power and is known as
a positive spirit driver. The frog is closely linked with femininity and
womanhood. Frog designs are often seen on practically everything people use,
including house objects, clothing and totem poles where the frog is often seen
with its tongue out.The Bear
Native Canadian people learn from the bear
how to fish salmon and collect berries.
Some bears return to the same den for hibernation, for which reason they
are associated to home. Bears spend the winter with their young until they
are yearlings (one year old), so they are associated to family. It is believed that bears understand human
speech and thought. Black bears are depicted with a short snout, short ears,
small tail, and sometimes hanging tongue. Grizzly bears have bigger teeth,
particularly the canine teeth, and large claws.
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