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English: This script was created in West Africa, and was one of many scripts created throughout the 19th and 20th century as an alternative to the European writing that was predominantly used. The creation of the script was a part of a larger endeavor greater represent African languages.
Date circa 1849
date QS:P,+1849-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source https://www.bl.uk/west-africa/articles/language-script-and-symbol-in-west-africa
Author British Library

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A script for the Vai language which was invented in Liberia in the early 19th century.

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