query about palm leaf manuscripts <fwd>

[Peter Constable]

       I should have gotten on this list a long time ago, but somehow
       never had the chance. Dick Watson has just forwarded to me the
       following message. I've taken a look at the jpg and can tell
       you that this is a N. Thai (Lanna) manuscript. I have one
       similar to it.


       Peter Constable
       Non-Roman Script Initiative, SIL
       (formerly SIL Mainland SE Asia Group)




       From: Dick Watson on 04/14/2000 05:10 PM

       To:   Peter Constable/IntlAdmin/WCT
       cc:

       Subject:  Re: query about palm leaf manuscripts <fwd>



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       Subject: Re: query about palm leaf manuscripts <fwd>
       Author:  <myers at rohan.sdsu.edu> at Internet
       Date:    4/14/00 7:41 AM


       Hi Doug,

       It's been a long time since we've corresponded.  I've been
       monitoring the SEALANG list, but have been quiet.

       I am admittedly NOT an expert on this subject by any stretch of
       the imagination; however, I looked at the scanned graphic of
       the palm papyri. I don't know about these, but the script
       reminds me of some I had in my possession at one time (mid
       80s).  They were in almost perfect condition, kept in a sewn
       cloth sheath with a draw string, and (supposedly) contained the
       chronicles of the Phu Thai people and their migration from Hue,
       Vietnam to NE Thailand.  (The sheaves are now back with the
       original owner, as to where I haven't a clue.)  The writing was
       called "tua khom" (open o in khom) by the locals, an ancient
       script often used for recording historical events, sacred
       things, and the like.

       Can't help with the name "Shadow."  It sounds like the
       translation of a Thai nick-name, like "ngaw," possibly used for
       either gender. (??)

       Ron Myers

       Doug Cooper wrote:
       >
       > Somebody may be interested in handling this query from
       > young Shadow, as well as joining me in speculating on
       > a) his/her gender, and b) the names of his/her siblings, if
       any.
       >
       >    I've put the image, which is rather clear (albeit
       sideways),
       > on line at http://seasrc.th.net/temp/palm.jpg
       >
       >   -- Doug
       >
       > >From: "shadow" <eltopo8 at earthlink.net>
       > >To: <doug at nwg.nectec.or.th>
       > >Subject: THAI WRITING
       > >Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:23:23 -0700
       > >   HI DOUG, MY NAME IS SHADOW AND I AM DOING A REPORT  FOR
       MY 7th GRADE > >CLASS ON OLD PALM LEAVES THAT MY DAD HAS HAD
       FOR MANY YEARS. CAN YOU TELL > >ME HOW OLD, WHERE THERE FROM
       AND WHAT THEY SAY?  THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP,
       > >SHADOW P.S. IF YOU CANT HELP ME, DO KNOW WHO CAN?
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