The characters are formed with mostly curves in a fairly simple style. They represent consonants. A few of the characters are clearly taken from an ancient culture's writing system.
Letter | Sound |
crown/wreath | h |
serpent | hard j |
shield | s |
goblet | nd |
eye | silent |
claw | gh |
loaf of bread | ts |
footprint | y (consonant) |
tent | n |
house/hut | kh |
dog/wolf | ps |
door(way) | b |
spear/javalin | r |
face | soft c |
child | soft j |
woman | d |
closed eye | rolled n |
falcon/bird of prey | x |
hill | v |
sling | q |
bowl | l |