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Pipestone National Monument

Pipes

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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

pipe
pipe

B Plains T Pipe

pipe
pipe

C Bison Effigy Pipe

pipe
pipe

D Elbow Pipe

pipe
pipe

E Micmac Pipe

pipe
pipe

F Disk Pipe

pipe
pipe

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