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MembranophoneCarved Animal Skin DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageBerom

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codebom

City / RegionPlateau State, Jos South Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeCarved Animal Skin Drum

ContentCourtship, Death, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusRarely practiced

Entry AuthorsPayi Mafeng Martin and Elena Oh

Coordinates9.7651, 8.8142

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