Vai Script
OriginLiberia
Earliest1830
TypeSyllabary
About Vai Script
An indigenous syllabic script invented in Liberia. Has over 200 characters. One of several indigenous African scripts developed independently. Used for the Vai language with about 100,000 speakers. Traditionally taught in informal schools. The script has been used continuously since its invention.
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