Abodom

Idiophone (struck)Large Wooden Slit DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageIbibio

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeibb

City / RegionAkwa Ibom State, Uyo Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeLarge Wooden Slit Drum

ContentCourtship, Death, Poetics / proverbs, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsErikan Alice Obong and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.0293, 7.9134

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