Ajak

Idiophone (struck)Wooden Bamboo ClappersMultiple instruments

LanguageEjagham

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeetu

City / RegionCross River State, Akampka Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWooden Bamboo Clappers

ContentCourtship, Spiritual, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusRarely Practiced

Entry AuthorsEno Ukpabio and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.3190, 8.3499

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