The Pipe's Stem
The Stem of the pipe is carved from wood, and can either be round or flat. This wooden stem represents the spine which reaches from Mother Earth to Sky Father just like tree do. It is the symbol of all male life form, and represents the absolute unchanging aspect of life. The stem of a pipe may be adorned in different ways. Most Stems will have an Eagle feather attached to it. Animal fur, sea shells, feathers, etc., will be seen, each of these items honor the type of life form where it came.
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