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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
an Indian ceremonial pipe.
See: calumet of peace
Quotations
1806
Two Crows [took] the lead with the stem of ceremony which he continually held out before him, never allowing it to touch either his own or any other horse.
1913
Amongst the things sent out to meet Loud Voice was his great ceremonial calumet and and decorated stem. . . .
1951
[Glossary] Stem: Indian ceremonial pipe.