The seated Indian chief with the pipe represents a spiritual guide or entity of the Indian Court. He serves as an intermediary for healing, cleansing, protection, and spiritual connection work.
Attracting peace and wisdom: The pipe represents the "peace pipe" or chanupa; it is used on the altar to ask for tranquility, family harmony, and mental clarity in difficult situations.
Cleansings and banishing: The spirits of Indian chiefs are invoked to remove negative energies, witchcraft, or spiritual illnesses using the power of tobacco smoke.
Prayer and petitions: It symbolizes direct communication with the Creator or Great Spirit. Tobacco, liquor, or candles are offered to him so that he may intercede for the believer's health or economic prosperity