grand calumet

Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a calumet, used on ceremonial occasions.

Quotations

1754

Our Leader set on several grand-pipes, and smoked all round, according to their usual custom: not a word was spoke on either side.

1755

All hands employed building Canoes & in the Evening Smoking the Grand Calimut &c.

<i>c</i>1804

The Grand Calumet dance is only performed on some extraordinary occasion. . . .