A Native
American peace pipe is often used in a spiritual ceremony. During the ceremony,
Native Americans will smoke from the peace pipe and say a prayer to the four
directions. The Native American peace pipe is not restricted to being used only
be Native Americans, but it is a spiritual thing and what it symbolizes must be
respected by everyone attending the ceremony.
Because Federal Law prohibits
the collection or sale of archeological artifacts, present day Native American
Indians carefully handcraft these artifact replicas. They continue to represent
nobleness, strength, dignity and courage.