Apadondo

MembranophoneDouble-Headed Tension DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageEbira

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeigb

City / RegionKogi State, Kogi Central Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeDouble-Headed Tension Drum

ContentDeath, Official, Praises, Singing

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsDaniel Imah and Elena Oh

Coordinates7.7337, 6.6906

Speech Surrogates

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