It was to the priestly bearer of this particular "calumet" that the parents appealed. From Wordnik.com. [Indian Story and Song from North America] Reference
To hold up the calumet was a signal of peace. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8] Reference
After the feast, the calumet was danced before us. From Wordnik.com. [Montlivet] Reference
The chiefs smoked the calumet and ratified my words. From Wordnik.com. [Montlivet] Reference
Father Marquette in vain presented his calumet of peace. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8] Reference
Frenchmen's calumet, invited them ashore, and feasted them. From Wordnik.com. [French Pathfinders in North America] Reference
I said to Outchipouac, and he gave me his calumet in answer. From Wordnik.com. [Montlivet] Reference
And the calumet, the peace-pipe, is to them a friendly pledge. From Wordnik.com. [Indian Legends of Minnesota] Reference
He lifted his calumet, and went to give orders for the feasting. From Wordnik.com. [Montlivet] Reference
Hennepin held up the calumet; but one of them snatched it from him. From Wordnik.com. [French Pathfinders in North America] Reference
When the calumet passes, every Arapaho now and to be born is bound. From Wordnik.com. [Centennial]
The calumet was smoked and peace duly signed, in a great council held in the August of. From Wordnik.com. [Canada] Reference
The calumet was also adorned with feathers, and was set up in the most conspicuous place. From Wordnik.com. [Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 (of 3)] Reference
Reaching for the calumet, he puffed slowly, then held it in his lap, cradled in both hands. From Wordnik.com. [Centennial]
The Huron was sitting in the middle of the floor, handling his calumet with some ostentation. From Wordnik.com. [Montlivet] Reference
While the boatmen prepared for a defence, Father Marquette presented his calumet and addressed them in. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8] Reference
"I did not see the calumet presented to him, and there were no men holding the calumet in their hands.". From Wordnik.com. [Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 (of 3)] Reference
“I know that as a man of sense who knows the world, you will accept the calumet of peace,” continued. From Wordnik.com. [Phineas Finn] Reference
" Again the calumet was smoked, and Pasquinel concluded the deal: "I come back, I give you one pelt in five. From Wordnik.com. [Centennial]
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