Cultural Artifacts

noun a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower

verb to come back or return, like a boomerang

• The boomerang is a traditional hunting tool used by Indigenous Australians.
• I brought a boomerang back from my trip to Australia.
• That joke totally boomeranged on me.
• Her harsh words came back to her like a boomerang.

noun a book of hymns or religious songs

• The choir director passed out hymnals to each member before the service.
• Hey, can you grab a hymnal for me from the back of the church?
• I found a cool old hymnal at the thrift store, wanna check it out?
• The hymnal of nature was open before us, with birds singing and trees swaying in the wind.

noun a carved object made from ivory, typically a decorative or artistic piece

• The intricate ivory carving displayed in the museum dates back to the 17th century.
• Have you seen the beautiful ivory carving my aunt brought back from her trip?
• That ivory carving is so dope, where did you get it?
• His words were like delicate ivory carvings, carefully crafted and full of meaning.

noun a form of entertainment in which a story is told through singing and music

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• The opera house is known for hosting world-class performances.
• I'm thinking of going to the opera this weekend, wanna join?
• The opera last night was lit, I couldn't stop tapping my foot!
• Life is like an opera, full of drama and emotion.

noun a small decorative box used for holding small items such as medicine or tobacco

preposition used to indicate location or position within something

• The inro is a traditional Japanese accessory used for carrying small objects.
• I love how stylish inros look when worn with traditional Japanese outfits.
• Check out this cool inro I found at the flea market!
• Her inro of memories held all the precious moments of her life.

noun realia - objects or activities used to represent real-life situations or conditions in education or training

• The language teacher used realia such as maps and currency to enhance the students' understanding of different cultures.
• The museum exhibit had a lot of cool realia from ancient civilizations.
• I love collecting realia from my travels to different countries.
• The realia of the situation became apparent when the true motives were revealed.

noun a small musical instrument consisting of a lyre-shaped metal frame held between the teeth and played by plucking the metal tongue with the finger

• The Jew's harp is a traditional musical instrument that is played by plucking the metal reed.
• I bought a Jew's harp at the music store yesterday and I can't wait to start playing it.
• I love jamming out on my mouth harp, it's so fun to play.
• The Jew's harp can be seen as a symbol of cultural heritage and tradition in many communities.

noun a flat-woven rug or carpet made in Turkey, Kurdistan, and neighboring areas

• The intricate kilim rug displayed traditional geometric patterns.
• I love the cozy feel of my kilim carpet in the living room.
• Check out this cool kilim tapestry I found at the flea market!
• The diverse threads of society are woven together like a kilim rug.

noun A person who uses an abacus for calculation.

• The abacist used an ancient counting tool to perform calculations.
• The abacist is really good at doing math in his head.
• I heard that abacist is a human calculator.
• She's like an abacist when it comes to organizing her thoughts.