What the Native American Fetishes Symbolize
| Fetish | What It Symbolizes |
| Badger | Aggressiveness, perseverance, the ability to reach a desired goal. |
| Bear | Strength, the power of the soul. |
| Beaver | Builder, one who promotes family unity. |
| Buffalo | Endurance to overcome one's weakness. |
| Coyote | Trickster, humor, the ability to laugh at oneself. |
| Deer | Gentleness, the power of gentleness. |
| Eagle |
Spirit, a soaring spirit that transcends personal
problems, |
| Frog | Invokes the spirits to bring rain. |
| Fox | Camouflage, protection |
| Horn Toad | Good luck and horns are sign of armor for protection. |
| Horse | One of two fetishes that has the possession of healing powers. |
| Mountain Lion | Leadership, resourcefulness. |
| Ram | Used to procure an increase of herds. |
| Raven |
The second of two fetishes that has the possession of |
| Snake | A powerful fetish symbolizing life, death and rebirth. |
| Turtle | Longevity, a symbol of long, meaningful life. |
| Wolf | Teacher, path finder on the journey of survival. |