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Idiophone (struck)Wooden Slit DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageEtsako

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeets

City / RegionEdo State, Auchi Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWooden Slit Drum

ContentDeath, Official, War

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsIbukun Kay and Elena Oh

Coordinates7.0669, 6.2748

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