The characters are formed with lines and curves in a simple style. They represent a mix of sounds and concepts. Quite a few of the characters are based on an ancient culture's writing system.
- Characters:
human mouth
ox head
claw
songbird
jar
owl
turtle
sickle/scythe
infant
standing man
shrub
arrow
sun on horizon
sun
sitting woman
rodent
chisel
mountain
cloud
cave
loaf of bread
(f)lute
fox
bowl
goblet
man
tree
hoe/farming tool
arrowhead
spear/javalin
serpent
animal horn(s)
bow
cup
arm
fist
hill
altar
animal tail