Zia Keresean (language of the Zia Pueblo [and other Keres pueblos] in New Mexico) for Sun. New Mexico’s distinctive insignia is the Zia (Sun) Symbol, which originated with the Indians of Zia Pueblo (north central New Mexico) in ancient times. Its design reflects their tribal philosophy, with its wealth of pantheistic spiritualism teaching the basic harmony of all things in the universe. Four is the sacred number of Zia, and the figure is composed of a circle from which four points radiate. These points made up of four straight lines of varying length personify the number most often used by the Giver of all good gifts. To the Zia Indian, the sacred number is embodied in the earth, with its four directions; in the year, with its four seasons; in the day, with the sunrise, noon, evening, and night; in life, with its four divisions—childhood, youth, manhood, and old age. Everything is bound together in a circle of life and love, without beginning, without end. The Zia believe, too, that in this great brotherhood of all things, man has four sacred obligations: he must develop a strong body, a clear mind, a pure spirit, and a devotion to the welfare of his people. This is the symbol which adorns the flag of New Mexico.
Painted Buffalo skull on leather shield against colorful motif. The turquoise, or blue, colorization, in its many hues, is a sacred color which wards off evil.
Atsá (Diné [Navajo] word for eagle). Eagle, the master of the sky, is considered a carrier of prayers. Many Indian Nations honor this bird as possessing courage, wisdom, and a special connection to the creator. This is often confused with the “thunderbird” image concept. Eagle is also a Directional Protector(the Sky) spirit, and an image associated with spirits and visions. / My depiction represents three Bald Eagles circling about the Sun, here symbolized by the sacred Zia (Zia Pueblo word for ‘Sun’). Its rays marking the four directions; in the year, with its four seasons; in the day, with the sunrise, noon, evening, and night; in life, with its four divisions—childhood, youth, manhood, and old age. Everything is bound together in a circle of life and love, without beginning, without end.
One of many depictions of the Katsina Sunface.
A petroglyph is a carving or engraving in rock; especially an ancient one. My ancestors left tens of thousands such depictions of their lives on rocks throughout the Great American Southwest. This fellow I have created here displays the Zia (Sun) with its four rays – “To the Zia Indian, the sacred number is embodied in the earth, with its four directions; in the year, with its four seasons; in the day, with the sunrise, noon, evening, and night; in life, with its four divisions—childhood, youth, manhood, and old age. Everything is bound together in a circle of life and love, without beginning, without end.”
In many indigenous cultures, Lizard can have several meanings; Conservation, agility. Lizard promotes dreaming. Also, ability to let go, elusiveness and able to avoid one’s enemies. This is a recreation of an ancient Mimbres (Mimbreños) culture lizard. The Mimbreños were an ancient people who inhabited the southwestern portion of present day New Mexico. They disappeared, most likely being absorbed into several of the Apache tribes who had located nearby.
Buffalo connotes, life, great strength, abundance, gratitude, life builder. Buffalo provides all good things for living, and bestows great curing powers.
Anyone Out There? Looking to the stars from New Mexico… The Very Large Array of radio telescopes
Eagle, the master of the sky, is considered a carrier of prayers. Many Indian Nations honor this bird as possessing courage, wisdom, and a special connection to the Creator. This is often confused with the “thunderbird” image concept. Eagle is also a Directional Protector (the Sky) spirit, and an image associated with spirits and visions.
A prominent and important depiction in indigenous art of the American Southwest is ‘El Sol’ or ‘Zia’ in the Keres language of Zia Pueblo in New Mexico. / Sun is the Giver of Life.
I’m from New Mexico. Enough said!
Painted Buffalo skull on leather shield, against ancient “Butterfly” motif. Artwork by Zeke Sena, New Mexico, USA.
Hózhó Hózhó. an idea related to such concepts as “beauty,” “blessing,” “holy,” and “balanced.” But this middle ground is difficult to maintain and may vanish because of witchcraft or the violation of a taboo. / My symbolism here represents a basic belief in traditional Diné (Navajo) culture. The opening at the top of the design represents East, the sacred direction from which Holy People come in response to a Singer’s chanted request for intercession. Such openings are protected by a variety of creatures or symbols such as Beaver (depicted here), Otter, Bat, Buffalo, Big Snake, Moon, and Sun. / The angular, four-sided motif contains four mountain symbols, each with a symbolic color. These represent the four sacred mountains (although there are actually seven): / White Shell Mountain (Sierra Blanca Peak, Colorado): white-east-dawn; Turquoise Mountain (Mount Taylor, New Mexico): blue-south-day; Abalone Shell Mountain (Mount Humphreys, Arizona): yellow-west-twilight; Coal Mountain (Hesperus Peak, Colorado): black-north-darkness. / Below this are Father Sky and Mother Earth, made into human form. Father Sky displays symbols of the sky – sun, moon, stars, and lightening. Mother Earth contains symbols of the earth – plants and other living things, in particular, Cornstalk. / Finally, surrounding the outside is a Ye’ii Rainbow irit. This is protection against evil spirits. Ye’ii (pronounced “yay”) Spirit, is a depiction of a irit considered by the Navajo to be a go-between between man and the Creator. Ye’iis control natural forces in and on the earth, such as day and night, rain, wind, sun, etc. “Rainbow Man” controls the rainbow and gives beauty to those in harmony.
A symbol of strength and determination.
The Mesteño War Pony – “Mesteño” means mustang in spanish. It was the Spaniards who introduced the horse into North America by way of colonization of New Mexico in the 16th century. The horses brought by the Spanish were more often than not, stolen from the herds of the colonists. Thus the indian was provided a mode of transportation that sparked mobilization among the various nations. Horse cultures, such as the Sioux, Comanche, and Cheyenne emerged. Hunting of buffalo was augmented by the horse. Inter-tribal conflicts, too. Here, this War Pony is painted with white “See Better” rings around its eyes, white hail stones on the cheeks signifying unstoppable power; a blue thunderbolt depicting the power of the Thunder Beings; red crosses under the thunderbolt are fire symbols representing the result of the warrior’s attacks. The use of the White (mind), Blue (spirit), and Red (body) are very powerful when used correctly. One of Creator’s most noble creations.
Santa Fe (Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of Santa Fe County. Santa Fe (literally ‘holy faith’ in Spanish) had a population of 62,203 at the April 1, 2000 census; the estimate for July 1, 2006, is 72,056. It is the principal city of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Santa Fe County and is part of the larger Santa Fe-Española Combined Statistical Area.
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 518,271 as of July 1, 2007 U.S. census estimates and ranks as the 34th-largest city in the U.S. As of June 2007, the city was the 6th fastest growing in America.With a metropolitan population of 835,120 as of July 1, 2007, Albuquerque is the 60th-largest United States metropolitan area. The Albuquerque MSA population includes the city of Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, and a hub for many master-planned communities that are expected to draw future businesses and residents to the area. —-—-—-——Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Kirtland Air Force Base as well as the Sandia National Laboratories and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande flows through the city, north to south.
Sacred Law, Gateway to Supernatural, Shape Shifting, Illusion: The Crow-Raven is sometimes considered a trickster like the Coyote. It is also known to be a teacher and horder. The Crow-Raven symbolizes change in consciousness and is the mark of a shape shifter.
Tourists! Ugh.
The new New Mexico State motto.
Alien Invasion, Roswell, New Mexico, NM
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The state of New Mexico, popular for its evacuation sites of dinosaur bones, especially of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. (my favorite dinosaur!)
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