peace pipe

calumet.

Origin of peace pipe

First recorded in 1770–80

The Yakima would smoke the peace-pipe with the knife that was to stab you hid under his blanket.

The Bridge of the Gods |Frederic Homer Balch
All day the fumes of the peace-pipe filled the hall, and threats and promises were made, and sealed with long strings of wampum.

Four American Indians |Edson L. Whitney
Let the peace-pipe be lighted; we come not for strife, but to be knit together.

The Bridge of the Gods |Frederic Homer Balch
All eyes turned to where the peace-pipe and the tomahawk lay side by side before the council.

The Bridge of the Gods |Frederic Homer Balch

We have smoked the peace-pipe together, and walked side by side on the war-trail.

Beyond the Frontier |Randall Parrish

peace pipe

a long decorated pipe smoked by North American Indians on ceremonial occasions, esp as a token of peace Also called: calumet, pipe of peace