Pipes

Ceremonial pipes, which many people mistakenly call “peace pipes,” are very important for religious use by American Indians. The pipes are used for many reasons, some of which are: for trading, for ceremonies, when meeting with friends, and for prayer. To many American Indians, the smoke from the pipe carry prayers to Wakan Tanka, or the Great Spirit.

Enter a letter to match the picture of the pipe bowl with the style of the pipe.


A
Eagle Effigy Pipe

B
Plains T Pipe

C
Bison Effigy Pipe

D
Elbow Pipe

E
Micmac Pipe

F
Disk Pipe