A Medicine Man, or Shaman, was believed to have magical powers of Spiritual Healing and of seeing into the future. The outer lines of the symbol represents the four corners of the Universe - North, South, East and West of the physical world. The inner lines represent the Spirit world, which the Medicine Man had knowledge of. The centre circle represents the eye of the Medicine Man and his spiritual vision. 
For additional information on this subject refer to Star Chart & Astrology. The Eye of a Medicine Man Symbol - Meaning There were so many tribes of Native American Indians it is only possible to generalise the most common meaning of the Eye of a Medicine Man symbol or pattern. Native Indian symbols were used for a variety of reasons and depicted on numerous objects such as tepees, totem poles, musical instruments and clothes. Indian Tribes also used their own Colors for Symbols and designs depending on the natural resources available to make Native American Paint. Use symbols as ideas and designs for American Indian Tattoos. |