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Calumets

Scope note

Long-stemmed, ornamented pipes used by Native North Americans on ceremonial occasions, especially as a token of peace or friendship.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000248076

Broader Terms used

pipes (smoking equipment)

Term used for

peace pipes
pipes, peace

Equivalent Terms used

calumet

Created

12yrs ago

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