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Dong Ba language

The Dong Ba language is a very special form of  pictographic language. It was originated from the Na Xi tribe in Yunnan, China. The language comprises over 2,000 characters. The language was pass-on through many generations by Priests who carve the spiritual scripts on wood and stone. These scripts recorded the philosophy of the early Na Xi tribe, their understanding of the world, the people, nature, the family and other social and economical ideology.

Beautiful
Comfortable
Dancing
Flower
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Today, the modem Na Xi tribe can still understand the Dong Ba language and the language is considered the only living pictograph language in the world.

The words and expressions are written from left to right,and from top to bottom. Dong Ba language is believed to be invented before the 11 A.D.


Mr He is a native Na Xi tribe. He has learned the language for many years and is an excellent craftsman in Li Jiang. Combining the Dong Ba language with modem thinking, he can produce excellent wood carving that uses the ancient Dong Ba language in an artistic and meaningful way.



Buy this special hand made wood carve for just US$8.50
.

Singapore buyer, please contact me for special rates.


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Buy this special hand made wood carve for just US$8.50

Singapore buyer, please contact me for special rates.

Mr He can also customize the design for you. Just tell him what you want and he can design a wood carving that has meaning by using the Dong Ba language. Just Contact us and tell us your requirements.

Longevity
Spring
Today
Top of the mountain

 

 
 
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