Bamum Unicode Characters page 3

List of all characters from the Bamum Unicode Characters

The Bamum block contains characters used in the Bamum script, which is used for writing the Bamum language spoken in Cameroon. The script was created in the late 19th century by King Njoya of the Bamum Kingdom, who wanted to develop a writing system for his people. The Bamum script went through several stages of evolution, from pictographic symbols to a syllabary, before becoming fully alphabetic. This block includes characters from the later stages of the script, which is still used today for cultural and educational purposes in Cameroon. The Bamum script is an example of a modern indigenous script developed in Africa and reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Bamum people..

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88 characters - Pages : 1 2 3