Wild Boar figurine pendant. The boar, or especially wild boar, is a frequent symbol in many world cultures, and, unlike many symbols, it most often has an exclusively positive meaning. Most often, it symbolizes courage, fearlessness. It is pretty male characteristics. For example, in Japan, it symbolizes conquest and military valor, in the Siberian tradition – perseverance and courage. However, there are other meanings, for example, the Celts endowed it with magical abilities and sign of hospitality. In Scandinavia and Germany it is associated with fertility and harvest. It is also often a symbol of masculine strength and sexuality.