The Hummingbird Symbol

Traits: Love, Beauty & Intelligence & Spirit Messenger

Description: A literal messenger of joy, this beautiful tiny bird, also called Sah Sen, represents friendship, playfulness, and is a symbol of good luck in Northwest Coastal Native art. It is a positive sign to see Sah Sen prior to a major event such as hunting or travelling to another village. Hummingbird's ability to hover back and forth at great speeds is believed to be a skill for guiding the people; if they fall behind Hummingbird can easily back up to keep pace.

By: Glenn J. Schworak

By: Nathaniel P. Wilkerson

Artists With Artwork On This Site

• Bill Reid
  Art: Dogfish
• Don Yeomans
  Art: Butterfly
• Glen Wood
  Art: Owl
• Glenn J. Schworak
  Art: Dragon Fly, Hummingbird, Otter, Seal, Wolf
• Joe David
  Art: Swan
• Nathaniel P. Wilkerson
  Art: Hummingbird, Sun, Wolf
• Robert Davidson
  Art: Beaver, Thunderbird
• Stanley Hunt
  Art: Moon
• Todd Jason Baker
  Art: Cougar, Dolphin, Dove, Dragon Fly, Frog, Goose, Hawk, Killer Whale, Wolf
• Unknown
  Art: Bear, Bumblebee, Deer, Eagle, Eagle Feather, Halibut, Heron, Kingfisher, Loon, Rabbit, Raven, Salmon