Perfect accent for gates, doors, walls and furniture A true southwestern symbol. It is an ancient sun symbol that originated by the southwestern Native American Zia people. Did you know what each set of the four extended "fingers" represent? 4 directions, North, South, East and West 4 phases of life, Childhood, Youth, Middle Years and Old Age 4 Seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter 4 parts of a day, Sunrise, Noon, Evening and Night