a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
"The chief raised the ornate calumet to signal that the long-standing conflict between the tribes had finally ended."
A clay tobacco-pipe used by American Indians, especially as a symbol of truce or peace.
"The chief raised his calumet to signal that all hostilities had ceased and the two villages could now trade freely."