Ataba

Idiophone (struck)Pair of Wooden or Metal ShakersMultiple instruments

LanguageLokaa

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeyaz

City / RegionCross River State, Yakurr Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypePair of Wooden or Metal Shakers

ContentAnnouncement, Courtship, Death, Other

ProductivityCan code ideas or emotions, but not direct language

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsAndem ita bassey and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.7973, 8.1776

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