TABLE 1.

Categories of objects, their definitions, and examples. Adapted from Riede et al. (forthcoming).

Category	Definition	Examples
Figure	A model of a human or of an animal, typically used as a toy	Willow horse; stuffed skin; dolls; rag babies
Game	Organized play which is structured by rules, and/or during which players coordinate their activities. Sometimes involves exercise, and/or involves feats of strength or skill	Tops; Marbles; String figures; games with balls; swings; skipping rope; kites; stilts
Musical Instrument	A device created or adapted to make musical sound	Whistles; rattles; buzz disk; bullroarer; flutes
Container	An object for holding or transporting something	Pots; bags; baskets; packs; vessels; bowls
Subsistence	Instrument: Hand manipulated object used in subsistence to collect relatively non-mobile or harmless food resources OR hand manipulated objects used in the manufacture of other objects. Facility: Form that controls the movement of a species or protects it so that it can be collected.	Knives; axes; ladder; spindle; chisel; scissors; crimper Hunting nets; fish trap; bird trap; fishing rod; lasso
Shelter	A constructed place giving permanent or temporary protection from the elements	Wickiup; hammock; hut; lodge; tent; tipi; camp
Transport	An object which conveys people or goods from one place to another	Canoe; sled; kayak; saddle; paddle
Weapon	An object designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage during hunting and/or interpersonal conflict	Bows and arrows; bolas; spears; throwing boards; blowgun; riffle; sling