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These are the two bracelets I wear almost every day. I received one as a gift from my Grandpa and the other after going to an escape room with my friends. I have had both for a few months now.

These objects symbolize the two things I value most in my life: my friends and family.

These objects reflect how much I value my friends and family as they help me through good times and bad. It reflects that no matter how busy I become I will always make time for those who are important to me which is value I pride myself with.

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1. What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from? This is called an Italian Horn, I have had it for a few years now and it represents my culture and values. It came from my grandpa as a gift.

2. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize? The reason why this item is so important to me is because I’m very grateful for a gift that symbolizes my culture and that I can wear my culture around and be proud of it. The Italian Horn symbolizes good luck and good fortune. It has been a thing in my culture for many years and will continue to be in the future.

3. What does this article reflect about your values? The Italian Horn reminds me of where I come from and how I was taught my norms and morals in my culture. It reflects everything i do on a daily basis.

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These are my hand wraps. I have owned them for 4 years now and they are valuable to me because I get great use out of them. So, what are they? Well simply; they are wraps that help secure my wrists and joints in my hands, as well as adding some padding to my knuckles for hitting the bag. I have been training fighting since a very young age and this purchase helped me take the next step towards becoming better at a hobby I enjoy so much. They arent eternal, they haven't been passed down to me from generation to generation, and I will replace them someday soon, but regardless of the pair of wraps, I will always value them very much.

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1. What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
This is my old teddy bear that I've had for about 14 years now.  According to my parent's I found him in a Hallmark store when I was younger and my parents bought him since I was already attached to him.
2. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
This object is important to me simply because he's a comfort item and something I've always associated with home. He's almost always been in my bedroom and may also symbolize my attachment to material items I assign emotional meaning to.
3. What does this artifact reflect about your values?
He reflects my values of comfort items and my interest in small material items. I don't have any items given to me by family that I can think of, but all of the items I treasure are low-value items that could be easily replaced but still assign great emotional value to. He reflects that I can find value in any object so long as it interests me and could serve a purpose.

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1. this is a knife i have it because i collect them it is sort of like a hobby for me. I got it while visiting Belize for the school trip. I have had this one for about a year

2.this object is important to me because it is one of my favorite knifes and it just shows my dedication to getting my collection because i really wanted the knife and it shows myself like stuff, yeah. it symbolizes my commitment to my collection because i remember it was pretty expensive.

3.this reflects that i like sharp things and stuff with handles i ´ m not really sure why but i just really like this knife.

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1. What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
This is a present that my cousin got me for my 5th birthday. I had this bracelet for about 12 years now. My cousin gifted me this bracelet before she moved away to New York.
2. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
For me, my cousin was the only true friend I had. She was the one that helped me get through a lot of things and this bracelet was like this unsaid promise that we will always remain close.  And even though this bracelet broke and we both lost the charm to it we both cherish it and try to keep it with us at all times. For me, it symbolizes a friend, a sister, and someone that I can always count on.
3. What does this artifact reflect about your values?

It reflects my values about family and friends. It reflects my wishes and desires to maintain good friendships and ties with my cousin and the rest of my family.

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1. I have had this wooden sculpture of Cape Cod for about 6 years now. My grandparents gave it to me, they have lived there for a long time, and its where most of my family originated from when coming to america.

2. To me this sculpture symbolizes family, ancestors, pride, and tradition. This object is a great example of our country's history and my family's history.

3. This artifact helps me remember the significance of Family, and reflects on where my Family resided.

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This is a clock that was passed down from my great grandfather on my moms side to her and it will eventually belong to me. I have had this my entire life ever since I was born and even though it hasn't worked in my lifetime it still holds sentimental value to both me and my family.

This object is important to me because it was not only passed down for generations, but it also holds some sort of value for me because it symbolizes me and my family in some sort of way. It symbolizes patience and how as time goes along we still hold the same values to ourselves and others no matter the era.

This artifact reflects my values because overall I am a patient guy, I have always been optimistic about the future and I tend to rather live in the moment than worry about stuff thats out of my control. It also notes on how I am right once in a while but most of the time I am incorrect. Overall it represents my values of patience and keeping the same morals no matter where you are.

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This is a cast iron skillet that my family has had for a few generations and we aren’t really sure where it came from but we know that my great grandpa brought it with him from South Dakota to Chicago in the 1930s

My family has been using this skillet for years and it has prepared potentially thousands of meals

This object symbolizes my families connect through food and cooking which has been a big thing in my family since I was young and shows the value of my family and togetherness

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1. This is a necklace that is from my great grandma. I have had it since about 2nd grade. It came from my great grandma as a gift.
2. This object is important because it is something that I can remember my great grandma by and it also represents my faith. It symbolizes my faith as well as the values that I have.
3. It reflects that I value my family and their presence in my life as well as the importance of who gave me the necklace. It also reflects my values as a person and who I aspire to be.

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1) This is a necklace my mom gave me and I think I´ve had it for more than 5 years. She had gotten it from my dad in El Salvador and I told her to give it to me when I got older.
2) What´s important to me about this object is the person who gave it to me. Yes it´s a really pretty necklace and I appreciate it but I appreciate the person who gave it to me more. I had completely forgotten that I told my parents I wanted the necklace until my mom gave it to me and I loved that she remembered.
3) This artifact reflects that I value thoughtfulness and my family because they mean everything to me.

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
This a gold bracelet that my grandma brought me from México when I was 10 years old because I wanted something similar to what she had. I’ve had this bracelet for about 7 years but I rarely even wear it because I don’t want to loose it or it didn’t fit me before.
What about this object is important to you? What does this symbolize?
This object is important to me because it is a gift that came from my grandma that came to visit from México. I rarely even get to see her which is why this is so meaningful to me? It it’s a sign of love or connection that we have together mostly to remember her.
What does this artifact reflect about your values?
This artifact reflects love and memory and the reasons I have my grandma in mind all the time. Enjoying all the times we get together while they last.

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This is a bracelet that was given to me by my grandfather before he passed away 3 years ago.

What about the object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
the only thing important about the bracelet is that it was given to me by my last living grandparent that’s no-longer here. It symbolizes love for me because he always said it was his favorite thing ever and he loved it.

what does this artifact reflect about your values?
this reflects my value of tradition because it’s kind of a thing to hand something down before you go and to keep it going.

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?

This is a bead necklace my grandma bought for me in Florida when I was 8 (about 9 years ago). I got it at a cheap shop near the beach that was selling jewelry for under a dollar.

What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?

Regardless of the fact that it was so cheap, this necklace represents peace to me as I remember sitting on the beach after I had swam for a couple hours and I just watched the people and the ocean and thought of nothing. It reminds me of the importance of experiencing stillness and being in the moment. Even now when I wear this necklace and I start feeling bad I remind myself that I can feel that calmness again.

What does this artifact reflect about your values?

This necklace shows that I value peace and the little things that bring me happiness. I allow myself to be upset when thats what I’m feeling and be okay because I know I’ll be calm again.

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?

My item is a Celtic cross necklace. My mom gave it to me a few years ago. It's from Ireland, from when she visited.

What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
It's important to me because my mom gave it to me, and it symbolizes her Irish heritage and Catholic faith.

What does this artifact reflect about your values?

It reflects that I care about my family and heritage.

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1 - What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
This is a picture of all of the blankets that my family and I bought in Ecuador; My family and I went to visit and meet some of my family members who live there, who I have never met before! These blankets were handmade by some of their closest friends, and some made by them. We went to Quito (the capital) in summer of 2019.
2. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
These blankets are important to me because they were made by my family in Ecuador, and made with love. Although they are just blankets, they bring me a lot of comfort because of where they came from, and who made them. There are hundreds of little markets in Ecuador, and some of my family there stands there all day and sells them to make money, since they are retired. This symbolizes my family and the love that they have for me, and the love that I have for them back. They even took the time to show me how to make some, and the smaller one on the top of the pile in the picture, is one that my great aunt and I made together, the first day we met. She unfortunately passed away a few months ago, and even though I only met her once and spent a week with her, I felt very close to her by bonding and making these blankets together, and it symbolizes her hard work to make these. The blanket not only brings me physical comfort and warmth, but reminds me of her love for me and the great but small time I had with her.
3. What does this artifact reflect about your values?
This reflects the values of my ethnicity/culture and my family because it is a small part of our culture, and how much they value handmade products and how much time and effort they put into these; these goods are also different to me because most items I own at home isn't handmade, especially by a close family member, and I treasure it very much.

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1. What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
This is a necklace one of my old best friends gave me for Christmas. She lives in Schaumburg, where I used to live, and she shipped it to me in 2020. She has a matching ring with it, too.

2. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
This necklace is important to me because I felt really isolated because I had moved to a different place that I wasn't familiar with. With quarantine going on too, it was hard for me to make new friends freshman year, so my only friends lived 45 minutes away. It symbolized my friendship with my friends, which meant a lot to me, because I value friendships and care a lot for my friends.

3. What does this artifact reflect about your values?
This artifact reflects my love for my friends no matter if they are old or new, because I have maintained a lot of my friendships over the years despite moving a couple times.

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1-This is a little keychain dog thing ive had for a few years ish, its a mcdonalds toy.

2-Its a nice little toy, ive had it on my bag for a while and its cool to look at sometimes when im sitting in class. Sometimes I unhook it and spin it around, its fun. I guess it symbolizes that I like dogs and keychains.

3-I guess it shows that I enjoy collecting/assigning value to random things, and that I dont have a lot of cherished family mementos.

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1. What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
- This is a bracelet that I received as a gift from my family friend who I consider my non-biological brother. He got both my sister and I one around six years ago.
2. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
- This bracelet is important to me because it represents how even though I don't see him all the time, I know he is always there for me.
3. What does this artifact reflect about your values?
- This artifact reflects my values of family and relationships. I am not a materialistic person, so the fact that I still have this bracelet represents how much I truly value my relationship with him and how much I appreciate having someone like him in my life.

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1. What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?

This is an Irish clatter/claddagh ring. It was gifted to me a year ago on my 17th birthday from my parents. It originated from Galway, Ireland (1700).

1. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?

This ring is an intricate and fascinating representation of my culture. The ring symbolizes the heart and love of the daughter. The hands on the ring belong to my father and are facing inward towards me, until I get married when the heart and hands will face outward, symbolizing my father and I giving my heart to my significant other.

1. What does this artifact reflect about your values?

This artifact reflects my love for my family, and eventually my commitment and romantic love in the future.

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1. What is it- How long have you had it- where does it come from?
This is the first build a bear my parents bought me when I was around 6
2. What about this object is important to you- what does it symbolize?
My moose/reindeer is important to me because my sister and I got matching ones and it was a new experience that I would never want to forget. This symbolizes a sense of safety and comfort for me because that moose has seen me grow up even though that is so cheesy- she saw me ugly cry.
3. What does this artifact reflect about your values?
I think this shows that I like keeping things that were gifted to me or important to me very safe and close to me. I refuse to give things away due to their sentiment. This also shows that I love my family and what they do for me will always be important and I will forever be grateful.

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1. What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
My artifact is a vintage music box that was given to me by my mom. I received it for my seventeenth birthday, and I had absolutely no idea that she bought it. We were browsing our favorite antique shop when this music box caught my eye, but neither of us had any money on us at the time, so we left it. Unbeknownst to me, she had come back the next day and bought it as a birthday present.

2. What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
This object is important to me because it symbolizes my bond with my mom. My mom is extremely good at gift giving because she pays extremely close attention to the things I like. I appreciate her so much for being someone that listens to me so attentively.

3. What does this artifact reflect about your values?
This object reflects the importance of not only familial bonds, but also my love of antiques and interior design. I like the idea that this music box once belonged to someone else, and that part of it's history will forever be a mystery to me.

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1.) What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?

My artifact is a friendship bracelet I have with my best friend. It is a recent gift I bought for us about 1-2 months ago. I got it from amazon.

2.) What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?

The bracelet is important to me as it symbolizes my bond with my best friend for the past year and a half to two years I have to know them. It reminds me of them whenever I miss them or haven't seen them in a while.

3.) What does this artifact reflect about your values?

This artifact represents that I value my friendships and the connections I make throughout my school years. I love my friends and feel a sense of trust whenever I am with them. I will always cherish the bracelet and the friendship attached to it.

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My grandmothers necklace she got me as a gift 

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
It’s a gold cross chain, I have had it for 3 months now. This chain is from my grandmother when she went to Mexico.

What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
This is very important because since a young age I always felt happy and safe with my grandmother and it brings security to me. The great part is I remember talking about wanting one of these chains and without me asking she remembered and gave it to me as a gift. It symbolized security and family. I feel protected and I have always had a great bond with that side of the family.

What does this artifact reflect about your values?
I think it reflects that I prioritize family over a lot. I value my loved ones and it is important cherish the things and memories we hold together. I believe bonds like these are unbreakable and are healthy for humans. I will always cherish and hold this chain dear to me.

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
This is my granduncle's old sweater that he would wear for every Christmas family gathering. I have had this for about 2 years now. I got it after my granduncle passed away. My dad and uncle said that they wanted me to have it, so now I wear it at our Christmas get togethers.

What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
This is important to me because my granduncle was such a big part of my life and this sweater keeps him close to me even though he is gone. To me it symbolizes my family and my place with them. It makes me feel like I am apart of the family and that they all respect me just as much as I do to them.

What does this artifact reflect about your values?
It shows how much I value family and my standing with them. I love my family and I cherish the things that they give to me.

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1.) What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?

My artifact is a necklace my sister gave me. She gave it to me about almost four years ago right before she left for college. I’m not sure where she purchased the necklace but she bought two matching ones for both of us.

2.) What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?

The necklace is important to me as it symbolizes the bond I have with my sister and allowed me to feel more connected with my sister when she was away at college.

3.) What does this artifact reflect about your values?

I this artifact represents that I value my family and the connections I have with my loved ones. This necklace represents that I do value the l bond I have with my sister and I’m glad that I have a family member I can trust and be open to.

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
These bracelets each have a meaning to me, the golden one in particular with my name on it. It is part of a tradition that my family has with my generation. I have had it since I was born with my father having it made for me and fit me as I grow older.

What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
It is important to me because it has been there all my life, represents family, and maybe reminds me of who I am as a person. In other terms, it symbolizes family, strength, and uniqueness.

What does this artifact reflect about your values?
It reflects that I value my close loved ones specifically whether it is family or friends. I also cherish important memories as I will treasure this piece of jewelry forever. I would say I also value the intentions behind things or actions as it was a gift from my father with all his love.

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
Here's a picture of a pillow I've had since 6th grade from my grandmother in China.

What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?
This pillow is really important to me because it was made by my grandmother and I hug it every single night, I never use it as a "pillow" because it's even softer than some of the dolls. After having it I had never use put any pillow on my bed even though I don't use it as a pillow. It symbolizes my family because the filler came from my grandfather's brother's wife who was working in a factory in the 80s, she got some really good quality filler and give it to my grandmother. So you will never find the same filler as soft as my pillow. Also, whenever I was depressed I always hug it tightly (The size is just perfect for me) and think about my grandmother who comfort me a lot.

What does this artifact reflect about your values?
I value my family and self-care, and other than that I value memories. I still keep things even if it is just a piece of a sticker from previous ones, whenever I see them I will recall memories about me or that person. All of the stuff I keep would come from my first grade, fourth grade, or anytime in my life.

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What is it? How long have you had it? Where did it come from?
This is a weird picture in the car that I took showing off some manicure but the more important thing in this picture are the rings on my hand. Tried to find something to give you all a concrete example! I received the engagement ring in October 2021 when my now husband proposed to me, and the wedding ring, of course, on my wedding day in August of 2022. It came as a wedding proposal from my husband, which is why it is so important.

PS: Ignore my scaly dry hands. They say you can tell someone's age by looking at their hands, but if I'm an example, I'm about 73.

What about this object is important to you? What does it symbolize?

I've never been a "ring girl" and didn't really have "ring dreams" or even "wedding dreams" when getting married. As a Sociologist I tend to be kind of cynical about social structures sometimes - how patriarchal! Why do I have to be "given away"? What's with all the white? The industry is robbing people! Marriage is an economic institution and society is built for couples so I'm forced into this social dynamic! I am still that way (stubborn), but the ring represents the thing I'm very NOT cyncical about - my marriage and partnership with my boo. My husband is my best friend and partner and when I wear this ring, I feel the connection I have to him.

What does this artifact reflect about your values?
Well, obviously I value my marriage. Outside of that I have strong values in my relationships. I am a people person (social studies teacher, it makes sense). The connection to my people is what gives me purpose. This ring is the representation of my connection to my person. I often prioritize my relationships over other parts of my life and I'm proud to symbolize my connection to my partner on my finger.