The camera as a sword
The word “Kendama” is of Japanese origin and is the name of a traditional Japanese toy. The etymology of “Kendama” can be broken down into two parts: “Ken” (剣 or 拳) and “Tama” (玉). “Ken” translates to “sword,” and “Tama” means “ball.” This name aptly describes the toy’s main components – a ball (the tama) connected by a string to a spike (the ken). The kendama is used for a variety of skillful tricks and games, and its popularity has spread globally.