peace pipe
Ceremonial truce symbol
A peace pipe is a long-stemmed ceremonial pipe used by certain Native American peoples, traditionally smoked during councils, treaties, or rituals to mark agreements or sacred occasions.
The term reflects a European interpretation of the practice, emphasizing reconciliation.
Figuratively, to smoke the peace pipe means to make amends or settle a dispute.
Binding pact between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
accord · olive branch · parley · mediation · settlement · armistice · covenant · agreement
Worthy of reverence
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- offeringSomething presented or given
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
ancestors · spirituality · tribal · shaman · medicine man · blessing · prayer · invocation
Agreement or musical blend
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- trustConfidence in another
- brotherhoodKinship among men
solidarity · amity · reconciliation · goodwill · respect · understanding · cooperation · bond
Plant's central axis
- bowlConcave food container
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
ornament · craftsmanship · heirloom · museum · replica · ceremonial object · tobacco pouch · quarry
treaty
Binding pact between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
reconciliation · accord · olive branch · parley · mediation · settlement · armistice · covenant · agreement · détente
sacred
Worthy of reverence
purification · ancestors · spirituality · tribal · shaman · medicine man · blessing · prayer · invocation · communion
harmony
Agreement or musical blend
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- trustConfidence in another
brotherhood · solidarity · amity · reconciliation · goodwill · respect · understanding · cooperation · bond · kinship
stem
Plant's central axis
beadwork · ornament · craftsmanship · heirloom · museum · replica · ceremonial object · tobacco pouch · quarry · redstone
- sacred pipes
- peacepeacefully, dove, dove release, olive branch, white flag
- Wild Westcowboy, howdy, sheriff, giddyup, lawmen
- ceremonieswedding ceremony, wedding, weddings, graduation, graduations
- Frontier WarsIndian Wars, French and Indian War, cavalry charge, militia, militias
- indigenous traditionselder council, powwows, totem poles, healing rituals, sweat lodges
peace pipewar club
Handheld striking weapon
tomahawk · war drum · battle axe · war paint · declaration of war
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