Bicycle Bell
“I need a decent bell,” I said.
Semio Objects
Objects that semioticians from around the world find personally significant…
Cabbage Tureen
I considered it the epitome of bad taste.
Thermos
My thermos is like a magic wand.
Poker Chip
Sometimes we win — without knowing why.
Vase
It didn't become visible, for me, until I happened to hear a family story.
Ney
"Listen to the ney, what it says / It tells a story of yearning."
Wedding Ducks
Having paid for the ducks, I started to remove the ribbons…
Bingo
We suddenly realized Bingo was missing.
Joan of Arc Figurine
“Light your fire! Do you think I dread it as much as the life of a rat in a hole? My voices were right!”
Mafalda Doll
Mafalda was the girl we all wanted to be, even as teenagers and adults.
Bone & Flint Necklace
"Take this," she said. "It’s to thank you for your song."
Tree Ornament
Its very banality made it the perfect distillation of our fight.
Teapot
An anonymous masterpiece of material culture.
Vasalisa
Instead of a feeling of protection, my amulet doll offers a sense of connection.