The meaning of the Homecoming symbol was to signify the return of a warrior. Elaborate ceremonies were held to welcome the braves at the end of a war.  Homecoming dances were held during festivals. The squaw dance of the Navajos, which in fact was originally a war dance, was performed at the end of a war or battle. It is one of the few Indian dances where both men and women danced together.

The Homecoming Symbol - Meaning
There were so many tribes of Native American Indians it is only possible to generalise the most common meaning of the Homecoming symbol or pattern. Native Indian symbols are still used as Tattoos and 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.