How Do You Make A Native American Peace Pipe?

The history of the Native American peace pipe is rich with religious and ceremonial meaning. It is believed that the peace pipe was used during deep meditation periods and that smoking the pipe will give the keeper great powers provided that he continues to lead an honorable life. In the Native American belief, one does not own a pipe, but one is a keeper of the pipe. Many believe that the smoke wisps are the prayers rising up to the creator. Measure the piece of wood that you have chosen for your pipe. You will need to determine the exact middle. Mark the exact center of our wood. Heat the skewer or coat hanger until it is red hot. Place the glowing hot skewer on the marked center, and slowly apply pressure downward and the skewer will burn the ash as it enters. Keep the skewer as straight as possible. Each time the skewer cool, reapply heat until it is glowing red. Burn from one end to the center of the wood. Turn the wood to the other side, and begin repeating the above steps ...  more