6th International Symposium Oriental Studies

The 6 th International Symposium on Oriental Ancient Documents Studies 94 Wang Haibin Research on the Yi Language Materials and References There is a large number of materials in the Yi language kept in China. Through looking over relevant references and in-depth investigation, the author has now acquired 39 pieces of Yi language references which are mainly located in Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County and Wuding County of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The Yi language materials can be categorized into accounting references, contract references, mediating references, land selling and pawning references, loaning references, etc. With the characteristics of rich contents, rigorous formants and certain time periods, the Yi language materials contribute to the research of local economy, social pattern and marriage custom in the Yi regions of that time. Key words: the Yi language, Yi and Miao Autonomous county, Yunnan province, Yi economy, customs.