A ceremonial pipe is a particular type of smoking pipe, used by a number of Native American cultures in their sacred ceremonies. Traditionally they are used to offer prayers in a religious ceremony, to make a ceremonial commitment, or to seal a covenant or treaty. These ceremonial pipes can be heavily decorated with features and other adornments to very simple in design depending on the individual. The Running Wolf Traditional Wooden Ceremonial Pipe is rich in color showing the wood grain throughout the piece giving it a simple yet elegant look. The bowl depicts two wolves running in a circle. The exquisite detailing on this piece will draw the eye instinctively over and over again. Handmade with great care this pipe will be a piece to treasure and hand down from generation to generation.